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Karl Heinz Altermann

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Name
  
Karl-Heinz Altermann

Rank
  
Hauptmann

Years of service
  
1940–45

Died
  
November 26, 2013

Service/branch
  
German Army

Born
  
4 June 1922 Kopenick (
1922-06-04
)

Unit
  
Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25

Battles/wars
  
World War II Battles of Rzhev Battle of Kursk Operation Bagration Bobruysk Offensive

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Battles and wars
  
Battles of Rzhev, Battle of Kursk, Operation Bagration, Bobruysk Offensive, World War II

Karl-Heinz Wilhelm Altermann (4 June 1922 – 26 November 2013) was a Hauptmann 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (8 July 1942)
  • 1st Class (13 August 1942)
  • Eastern Front Medal (1 July 1942)
  • Panzer Badge in Bronze (24 September 1942)
  • Close Combat Clasp
  • in Bronze (24 September 1942)
  • Wound Badge (1939)
  • in Black (25 September 1942)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 October 1944 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 1./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25

    • References

    Karl-Heinz Altermann Wikipedia
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