Allegiance Nazi Germany Unit Grenadier-Regiment 42 Died February 12, 2006 | Years of service 1934–35
1939–45 Name Korbinian Viechter Service/branch German Army | |
Rank Oberleutnant of the Reserves Battles/wars World War II
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa
Siege of Leningrad
Siege of Budapest Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Siege of Leningrad, Siege of Budapest, World War II | ||
Korbinian Viechter (27 November 1914 – 12 February 2006) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant of the Reserves 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. Korbinian Viechter was captured in April 1945 by Soviet troops and was held until 1950.
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