Years of service 1941–1945, –1963 Name Richard Seuss | Battles/wars World War II Battles and wars World War II | |
Born 28 August 1897
Leipzig ( 1897-08-28 ) Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Nazi Germany (to 1945)
West Germany Service/branch Kriegsmarine
German Navy Rank Oberleutnant zur See of the Reserves (Wehrmacht)
Korvettenkapitan of the Reserves (Bundeswehr) Unit Marine Artillerie Abteilung 608 Died September 26, 1963, Munster, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross | ||
Richard Seuss (28 August 1897 – 26 September 1963) was an Oberleutnant zur See of the Reserves with the Kriegsmarine during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Richard Seuss had served with the artillery in World War I and called up when war broke out in 1939 as Leutnant der Reserve. In January 1941 he transferred to the Kriegsmarine's coastal artillery and became chief of the naval artillery battery "Ile de Cezembre" at Saint-Malo on 23 August 1942. The battle for the French harbour city Saint-Malo started after the Allied invasion at Normandy. Fortress commander was Oberst Andreas von Aulock and harbour commander was Kapitan zur See Werner Endell. The VIII US Army Corps under the command of Major General Troy H. Middleton reached St Malo on 3 August 1944 and by 5 August the city was encircled. Oberleutnant Seuss and his artillery battery engaged the US forces, inflicting substantial losses. Richard Seuss was awarded the Knight's Cross for these actions and was taken prisoner of war on 2 September 1944 followed by the Oak Leaves on 2 September 1944.