Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1934–45 Name Kurt Schafer | Service/branch Heer Rank Major | |
Born 19 August 1913
Magdeburg ( 1913-08-19 ) Died 15 May 1992(1992-05-15) (aged 78)
Ludwigshafen Unit 2. Marine-Infanterie-Division |
Kurt Schafer (19 August 1913 – 15 May 1992) was a highly decorated Major 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. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold—one of only 631 awards.
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