Years of service ?–1945
?–1975 Died 2013, Deggendorf, Germany | Name Siegfried Gerstner Service/branch Luftwaffe | |
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Born 16 November 1916
Passau ( 1916-11-16 ) Allegiance Nazi Germany (to 1945)
West Germany Rank Major (Wehrmacht)
Oberst (Bundeswehr) Commands held Fallschirm-Pionier-Bataillon 2
II./Fallschirmjager-Regiment 7 Battles/wars World War II
Battle of Crete
Eastern Front
Battle of Normandy
Battle for Brest Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of Crete, Eastern Front, Operation Overlord, Battle for Brest, World War II | ||
Siegfried Gerstner (16 November 1916 – 11 January 2013) was a Major in the Fallschirmjager during World War II and an Oberst in the Bundeswehr. 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
References
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