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Hans Droste

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Years of service
  
1936–45

Name
  
Hans Droste

Service/branch
  
Heer

Rank
  
Hauptmann

Born
  
29 March 1915 Wuppertal (
1915-03-29
)

Died
  
13 July 1976(1976-07-13) (aged 61) Lubeck

Unit
  
Infanterie-Regiment 124

Hans Droste (29 March 1915 – 13 July 1976) 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.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class
  • 1st Class
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • in Silver
  • Infantry Assault Badge
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 June 1941 as Leutnant and shock troops leader in the 7./Infanterie-Regiment 124
  • References

    Hans Droste Wikipedia


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