Years of service 1917–43 Name Hermann Borries | Rank Oberstleutnant Service/branch German Army | |
Born 13 October 1899
Sulzhagen ( 1899-10-13 ) Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany Commands held Infanterie-Regiment 46
Infanterie-Regiment 377 Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Invasion of Poland
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa Died February 16, 1943, Burkau, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War I, Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, World War II | ||
Hermann von Borries (13 October 1899 – 16 February 1943) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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. Hermann von Borries died in hospital at Porchow on 16 February 1943.
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