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Johann Bauer (soldier)

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Nickname(s)
  
"Hans"

Years of service
  
1938–45

Role
  
Soldier

Rank
  
Feldwebel

Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Johann Bauer

Service/branch
  
German Army

Unit
  
Gebirgsjager-Regiment 99

Battles/wars
  
World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Invasion of Yugoslavia Operation Barbarossa Battle of Uman Battle of Kiev (1941) Second Battle of Kharkov Battle of the Caucasus

Died
  
January 14, 1974, Metten, Germany

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Invasion of Poland, Battle of France

Johann "Hans" Bauer (15 December 1916 – 14 January 1974) was a highly decorated Feldwebel 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.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (14 July 1940)
  • 1st Class (1 June 1942)
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • Infantry Assault Badge
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 June 1942 as Oberjager and group leader in the 6./Gebirgsjager-Regiment 99

    • References

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