Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II Rank Obersturmfuhrer | Years of service 1938–1945 Name Johann Veith Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Close Combat Clasp in Gold
Panzer Badge in Silver Died February 14, 1945, Ardennes Unit 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich | ||
Johann Veith (27 July 1916 – 14 February 1945) was an Obersturmfuhrer (First Lieutenant) in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for recognition of his extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. The Knight's Cross award was given out by Nazi Germany posthumously for Veith's actions at the start of the Battle of the Bulge while in command of the 3rd Company, 2nd SS Panzer Regiment Das Reich.
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