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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Service/branch
  
Luftwaffe

Name
  
Helmut Arpke

Unit
  
Luftlande-Sturm-Regiment

Helmut Arpke
Born
  
20 March 1917 Graudenz (
1917-03-20
)

Rank
  
Oberleutnant der Reserve

Battles/wars
  
World War II Battle of Fort Eben-Emael Battle of Crete Eastern Front

Died
  
January 16, 1942, Kaluga, Russia

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
World War II, Battle of Fort Eben-Emael, Battle of Crete, Eastern Front

Helmut Arpke (born 20 March 1917 in Graudenz; killed in action 16 January 1942 near Schaikowka) was a member of the Fallschirmjager during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his actions during the Battle of Fort Eben-Emael. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (12 May 1940)
  • 1st Class (12 May 1940)
  • Cuffband "Crete"
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 May 1940 as Feldwebel in the assault group "Stahl" of the Luftlande-Sturm-Abteilung "Koch"

    • References

    Helmut Arpke Wikipedia
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