Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1939–45 Name Gunther Konopacki | Service/branch Heer Rank Rittmeister | |
Born 10 October 1921
Gros Bositz ( 1921-10-10 ) Died 23 June 1987(1987-06-23) (aged 65)
Baden-Baden Commands held Aufklarungs-Lehr-Abteilung |
Gunther Konopacki (10 October 1921 – 23 June 1987) was a highly decorated Rittmeister 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. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.
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