Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Maximilian Wirsching Rank Hauptmann | Years of service 1939–45 Service/branch German Army | |
Born 23 November 1919
Altenschonbach ( 1919-11-23 ) Unit schwere Panzer Abteilung 507 Battles/wars World War II
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa
Battle of Moscow
Battle of the Caucasus
Operation Mars
Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive Died April 18, 2004, Kunzelsau, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa | ||
Dr. Maximilian Wirsching (23 November 1919 – 18 April 2004) was a highly decorated 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Maximilian Wirsching committed suicide on 18 April 2004.
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