Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1939–43 Name Helmut Pfortner | Service/branch Waffen-SS Rank Hauptsturmfuhrer | |
Died 28 February 1943 (1943-03-01) (aged 29)
Archangskaja, Russia Unit SS-VT
5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Helmut Pfortner (22 April 1913 — 28 February 1943) 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.
Hauptsturmfuhrer Helmut Pfortner was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 18 January 1942, while in Command of the 6th Company, 9th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.
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