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Julius Serck

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Julius Serck

Years of service
  
1941–45

Service/branch
  
German Army

Born
  
1 April 1917 Avendorf, Germany (
1917-04-01
)

Rank
  
Oberwachtmeister der Reserve

Unit
  
Sturmgeschutz-Brigade 300

Battles/wars
  
World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Eastern Front

Died
  
February 24, 1999, Fehmarn, Germany

Other work
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Eastern Front, World War II

Julius Serck (1 April 1917 – 24 February 1999) was a highly decorated Oberwachtmeister der Reserve 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 (1 August 1942)
  • 1st Class (1 May 1943)
  • Eastern Front Medal (19 June 1942)
  • General Assault Badge (11 August 1942)
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black (7 November 1943)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 March 1945 as Oberwachtmeister der Reserve and Zugfuhrer (platoon leader) in 3./Sturmgeschutz-Brigade 300

    • References

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