Helmut Schmischke

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held Pionier-Bataillon 36 Died 1999, Bad Soden, Germany Rank Major		Years of service 1936–45 Name Helmut Schmischke Service/branch German Army

Born 30 September 1915 Wanne-Eickel ( 1915-09-30 ) Battles/wars World War II Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad Battle of Moscow Battle of Kursk Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War II, Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Siege of Leningrad, Battle of Moscow, Battle of Kursk

Helmut Schmischke (30 September 1915 – 18 June 1999) was a highly decorated Major im Generalstab in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Helmut Schmischke was captured by Soviet forces in May 1945 and was held until 1950.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class

1st Class

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black

in Silver

in Gold

Eastern Front Medal

German Cross in Gold (29 September 1942)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 July 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of Pionier-Bataillon 36

References

Helmut Schmischke Wikipedia

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