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Horst Kerfin

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Years of service
  
1932–43

Died
  
January 22, 1943

Name
  
Horst Kerfin

Rank
  
Hauptmann


Born
  
21 March 1913 Insterburg, East Prussia (
1913-03-21
)

Allegiance
  
Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945)

Unit
  
11./Fallschirmjager-Regiment 1

Battles/wars
  
World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of the Netherlands Battle of Crete Eastern Front

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Invasion of Poland, Battle of the Netherlands, Battle of Crete, Eastern Front, World War II

Service/branch
  
German Army (1932–1935), Luftwaffe (1935–1943)

Horst Kerfin (21 March 1913 – 22 January 1943) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Fallschirmjager 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.

Awards and Decorations

  • Parachutist Badge
  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (29 October 1939)
  • 1st Class (16 May 1940)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 May 1940 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 11./Fallschirmjager-Regiment 1

    • References

    Horst Kerfin Wikipedia
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