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Hans Daumiller

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Hans Daumiller

Rank
  
Hauptmann

Years of service
  
1934–42

Service/branch
  
German Army

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Born
  
19 August 1910 Kempten (
1910-08-19
)

Unit
  
Gebirgsjager-Regiment 98

Battles/wars
  
World War II Battle of France Invasion of Yugoslavia Operation Barbarossa Battle of Uman

Died
  
January 12, 1942, Roslavl, Russia

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Battle of France, Invasion of Yugoslavia, Operation Barbarossa, Battle of Uman, World War II

Hans Daumiller (19 August 1910 – 12 January 1942) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Hans Daumiller died on 12 January 1942 in Roslavl, Russia after an accidental shooting.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Infantry Assault Badge
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 September 1940 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 11. / Gebirgsjager-Regiment 98

    • References

    Hans Daumiller Wikipedia
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