Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1936–44 | Service/branch Heer Name Georg Michael | |
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Born 10 February 1917
Hamburg ( 1917-02-10 ) Died 19 January 1944(1944-01-19) (aged 26)
Odessa Rank Major of the Reserves (posthumously) Commands held II. Battalion des Panzergrenadier-Regiment 26 Role Singer-songwriter · georgemichael.com Full name Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou Music groups Wham! (1982 – 1986), Band Aid (1984) Albums Symphonica, Faith, Older, Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best, Listen Without Prejudice Profiles | ||
Georg Michael (10 February 1917 – 19 January 1944) was a highly decorated Major of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Awards and decorations
Wehrmachtbericht reference
The daily Wehrmachtbericht (Wehrmacht propaganda report) noted the following:
Songs
Careless Whisper
Faith
Father Figure
One More Try
I Want Your Sex
Jesus to a Child
Freedom! '90
Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me
Kissing a Fool
Fast Love
I Can't Make You Love Me
A Different Corner
Too Funky
Praying for Time
I Knew You Were Waiting
You Have Been Loved
Everything She Wants
Amazing
White Light
Star People
December Song
Brother Can You Share a Dime
Let Her Down Easy
The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face
Outside
Cowboys and Angels
Heal the Pain
Roxanne
Hard Day
Flawless
Spinning the Wheel
Feeling Good