Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1939–45 Waffen SS Name Otto Schneider | Service/branch Waffen SS Rank Hauptsturmfuhrer | |
Died 6 November 2001(2001-11-06) (aged 80) Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking | ||
Otto Schneider (28 September 1921 – 6 November 2001) was a Hauptsturmfuhrer (Captain) 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. Schneider was awarded the Knight's Cross during the battle of Kovel, while in command of the 7th Company, 5th SS Panzer Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking. He was reported missing in action in April 1945 near Steiermark, Austria, and was in Soviet captivity until 1949
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