Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank Hauptscharfuhrer Name Josef Styr Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1939–45 Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II | |
Born 3 March 1920
Bischofshofen, Austria ( 1920-03-03 ) Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Close Combat Clasp in Silver
Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 Died June 30, 1984, Bischofshofen, Austria Unit SS-Verfugungstruppe, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Josef Styr (3 March 1920 – 30 June 1984) was a Hauptscharfuhrer in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Hauptscharfuhrer Josef Styr was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 5 April 1945, when a platoon commander in the 10th Company, 9th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Germania, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.
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