Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held Pionier-Battalion 31 Name Helmut Kalbitz Battles and wars World War II Rank Major | Years of service 1935–44 Battles/wars World War II Died August 23, 1944 Service/branch German Army | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Helmut Kalbitz (3 January 1912 – 23 August 1944) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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