Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank Leutnant Role Soldier Service/branch German Army | Years of service 1940–45 Name Hans Sturm Died 2004, Dortmund, Germany | |
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Born 29 July 1920Dortmund ( 1920-07-29 ) Unit Infanterie-Regiment 473 Battles/wars World War IIOperation BarbarossaBattles of Rzhev Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War II, Operation Barbarossa, Battles of Rzhev | ||
Hans Sturm (29 July 1920 – 11 December 2004) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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 Sturm was captured by Soviet forces in May 1945 and was held until 1953.
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