Years of service 1933–45 Died 2001, Duisburg, Germany Rank Hauptfeldwebel | Name Josef Niemietz Service/branch German Army | |
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Born 22 March 1914
Oberglogau ( 1914-03-22 ) Allegiance Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany Unit Panzer-Jager-Abteilung 332 Battles/wars World War II
Annexation of the Sudetenland
Operation Barbarossa
Battle of Kursk Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War II, Operation Barbarossa, Battle of Kursk | ||
Josef Niemietz (22 March 1914 – 13 March 2001) was a highly decorated Hauptfeldwebel 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.
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