Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Died March 9, 1945 Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1939–45 Name Oswald Krauss Battles and wars World War II | |
Rank Obersturmbannfuhrer (Lieutenant Colonel) Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class Unit 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer | ||
Oswald Krauss (20 October 1914 – 9 March 1945) was an Obersturmbannfuhrer (Lieutenant Colonel) in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership during World War II.
Obersturmbannfuhrer Oswald Krauss was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 27 January 1945, while in command of the 15th SS Cavalry Regiment SS Cavalry Brigade. He was killed in action on the Hungarian Front in the attempted breakout from the encirclement of Budapest.
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