Paul Bottcher

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1934–45 Name Paul Bottcher		Service/branch Heer Rank Leutnant
Died 17 May 1998(1998-05-17) (aged 86) Aurich Unit Feldersatz-Abteilung 89

Paul Bottcher (2 May 1912 – 17 May 1998) was a highly decorated Leutnant 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.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class

1st Class

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black

in Silver

in Gold

Close Combat Clasp

in Bronze

in Silver

General Assault Badge

Eastern Front Medal

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Oberwachtmeister and Schwadronsfuhrer (squadron leader) in 2. Marschkompanie/Feldersatz-Abteilung 89

References

Paul Bottcher Wikipedia

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