Prosper Graf zu Castell Castell

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Prosper zu Service/branch German Army		Years of service 1940–45 Died 1989, Castell, Germany Rank Oberleutnant
Born 4 September 1920 Bad Kostritz ( 1920-09-04 ) Unit Panzergrenadier-Regiment 14 Battles/wars World War II Invasion of Yugoslavia Operation Barbarossa Battle of Moscow Battles of Rzhev Battle of Kursk Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War II, Invasion of Yugoslavia, Operation Barbarossa, Battle of Moscow, Battles of Rzhev, Battle of Kursk

Prosper Graf zu Castell-Castell (4 September 1920 – 3 January 1989) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Prosper Graf zu Castell-Castell was captured by American forces in May 1945 and was released in late June 1945.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1939)

2nd Class (21 December 1942)

1st Class (26 March 1943)

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black (17 November 1941)

in Silver (10 September 1943)

in Gold (5 February 1944)

Eastern Front Medal

Panzer Badge (25 November 1943)

Close Combat Clasp

in Bronze (20 September 1944)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Leutnant of the Reserves and leader of the 9./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 14

References

Prosper Graf zu Castell-Castell Wikipedia

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