Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Role SS officer Battles and wars World War II Rank Obersturmfuhrer | Years of service 1939–1945 Name Kurt Schumacher Died March 20, 1945, Hungary Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Panzer Badge in Silver "50" Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Kurt Schumacher (8 March 1923 – 20 March 1945) was an Obersturmfuhrer (First Lieutenant) in the Waffen-SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. Schumacher was awarded the Knights Cross in April 1944 while in command of the 3rd Company, 5th SS Panzer Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.
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