Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Died April 15, 1993 Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1939–45 Name Hans Sigmund Battles and wars World War II Rank Untersturmfuhrer | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
German Cross in Gold
Close Combat Clasp in Bronze
Wound Badge
Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 Unit SS-Verfugungstruppe, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Hans Sigmund (11 August 1921 - 15 July 1993) was a Untersturmfuhrer (Second Lieutenant) 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 during World War II.
Hans Sigmund was awarded the Knight's Cross on 5 April 1945 while an Oberscharfuhrer (Staff Sergeant) and platoon commander in the 11th Company, 9th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Germania.
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