Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Obersturmfuhrer | Years of service 1939–45 Name Heinz Gropp Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
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Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross I Class
Iron Cross II Class
Tank Destruction Badge Died February 14, 1990, Ensdorf, Germany Unit 9th SS Panzer Division Hohenstaufen | ||
Heinz Gropp (29 January 1912 — 14 February 1990) was an Obersturmfuhrer (First Lieutenant) in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Obersturmfuhrer Heinz Gropp was awarded the Knight's Cross when in command of the 9th SS Flak Battalion on the 6 May 1945. There is some dispute over the award as it was authorised by Oberstgruppenfuhrer Sepp Dietrich in his position as commander of the German Sixth SS Panzer Army, who claimed to have been given the authority by Adolf Hitler in person.
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