Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Gerd Mischke Rank Hauptmann | Years of service 1939–45 Service/branch Luftwaffe | |
Born 16 March 1920
Barmen ( 1920-03-16 ) Unit Fallschirm-MG-Bataillon 1 Battles/wars World War II
Battle of Crete
Eastern Front
Tunisia Campaign
Battle for Brest Died November 5, 1992, Wuppertal, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of Crete, Eastern Front, Tunisia Campaign, Battle for Brest, World War II | ||
Gerd Mischke (16 March 1920 – 5 November 1992) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Fallschirmjager during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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