Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Role Waffen SS Rank Oberscharfuhrer | Years of service 1939–45 Name Gerhard Fischer Battles and wars World War II Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
Born 12 November 1922
Zwickau, Germany ( 1922-11-12 ) Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Panzer Assault Badge in Silver 50
General Assault Badge
Eastern Front Medal 1941/42
Wound Badge Died January 1, 2013, Bad Berleburg, Germany Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Gerhard Fischer (12 November 1922 – 1 January 2013) was an Oberscharfuhrer in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany.
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Early life
Fischer was born on 12 November 1922 in Zwickau.
World War II
Fischer volunteered for the SS-VT and was posted to the 5th SS Division Wiking. He served as a platoon commander in the 3rd Battery, 5th SS Panzerjager Battalion.
References
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