Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II | Years of service 1937–45 Name Otto Gieseke Service/branch Waffen-SS | |
Rank SS-Brigadefuhrer and Generalmajor of Polizei Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross in Gold
Iron Cross 1st Class 1914 & 1939
Iron Cross 2nd Class 1914 & 1939
Eastern Front Medal 1941/42
Wound Badge 1918 in Silver
Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
Baltic Cross Died July 21, 1958, Hanover, Germany Unit 4th SS Polizei Panzergrenadier Division | ||
Otto Gieseke (24 March 1891 – 21 July 1958) was a Brigadefuhrer (Brigadier General) and Generalmajor of Polizei in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. Gieseke was awarded the Knight's Cross when in command of the 1st SS Polizei Schutzen Regiment.
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