Paul Becker (soldier)

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Paul Becker Died 1992		Years of service 1940–45 Role Soldier Service/branch German Army
Born 21 March 1918 Duren, Germany ( 1918-03-21 ) Rank Unteroffizier of the Reserves Service number NSDAP 1,792,251 SS 88,953 Unit Artillerie-Regiment 3 (mot.) Battles/wars World War II Eastern Front Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Eastern Front, World War II

Paul Becker (26 February 1902 – 29 November 1992) was a highly decorated Unteroffizier of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was born on 26 February 1902 in Bocholt/Westphalia. He became a NSDAP member 1 April 1933 under the NSDAP Membership Number 1 792 251. On joining the SS he was issued the service number 88 953. 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.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class (2 August 1942)

1st Class (6 August 1942)

Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 October 1942)

Eastern Front Medal

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black (24 December 1942)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 25 October 1942 as Obergefreiter of the Reserve and gunner in the 10./Artillerie-Regiment 3 (mot.)

References

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