Josef Georg Mulzer

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank Oberstleutnant Name Josef-Georg Mulzer		Years of service 1934–45 Commands held Pionier-Battalion 195 Service/branch German Army
Battles/wars World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of Norway Operation Barbarossa Died January 21, 2011, Wurzburg, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Norwegian Campaign, Operation Barbarossa, World War II Other work Tax advisor, Certified Public Accountant

Dr. jur. Josef-Georg Mulzer (23 April 1915 – 21 January 2011) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class (27 June 1940)

1st Class (30 August 1942)

Wound Badge (1939) in Silver

General Assault Badge

Narvik Shield

Eastern Front Medal (2 September 1942)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Knight's Cross on 7 September 1943 as Major and commander of Pionier-Bataillon 195

367th Oak Leaves on 10 January 1944 as Major and commander of Pionier-Bataillon 195

References

Josef-Georg Mulzer Wikipedia

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