Josef Schneider (grenadier)

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1934–45 Unit Grenadier-Regiment 521		Service/branch Heer Rank Oberfeldwebel Name Josef Schneider
Died 27 January 2004(2004-01-27) (aged 91) Wurzburg

Josef Schneider (9 August 1912 – 27 January 2004) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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

1st Class

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black

in Silver

in Gold

Infantry Assault Badge

Close Combat Clasp

in Bronze

German Cross in Gold (1 April 1942)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and leader of assault platoon in the 5./Grenadier-Regiment 521

References

Josef Schneider (grenadier) Wikipedia

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