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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Commands held
  
36. Minensuchflottille

Name
  
Kurt Blasberg

Service/branch
  
Kriegsmarine

Battles/wars
  
World War II

Battles and wars
  
World War II

Born
  
14 July 1902 Markusmuhle, Rhine Province (
1902-07-14
)

Rank
  
Oberleutnant zur See of the Reserve

Died
  
December 15, 1967, Antwerp, Belgium

Awards
  
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Kurt Blasberg (14 July 1902 – 15 December 1967) was a German naval officer and group leader in the 36. Minensuchflottille and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) in World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was a candidate of the Deutsche Partei in 1949.

Awards

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (28 February 1941)
  • 1st Class (9 October 1941)
  • Minesweeper War Badge (9 October 1941)
  • German Cross in Gold on 15 December 1943 as Oberleutnant zur See of the Reserves on M 3619/36. Minensuchflottille
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (7 September 1944) as commander of M 3619 and group leader in the 36. Minensuchflottille

    • References

    Kurt Blasberg Wikipedia
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