Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Role SS officer Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1938–45 Name Heinz Muller Battles and wars World War II | |
Rank Hauptsturmfuhrer (Captain) Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Close Combat Clasp in Gold
Panzer Badge in Bronze
Wound Badge in Silver
Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 Died March 17, 1945, Szekesfehervar, Hungary Unit 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf | ||
Heinz Fritz Muller (6 December 1912 – 17 March 1945) was a Hauptsturmfuhrer (Captain) 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. He was also one of only 631 awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold.
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