Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1936–38
1939–45 Name Gerhard Turke | Service/branch Heer Rank Major of the Reserves | |
Born 1 May 1914
Heinersdorf ( 1914-05-01 ) Died 21 November 1991(1991-11-21) (aged 77)
Gelsenkirchen Commands held I./Panzer-Grenadier-Regiment 29 | ||
Gerhard Turke (1 May 1914 – 21 November 1991) 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Gerhard Turke was captured by American troops in April 1945 in the Ruhr Pocket. After the war he returned to teaching and later became a principal.
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