Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1940–45 Unit Grenadier-Regiment 899 | Service/branch Heer Rank Leutnant Name Theo Claassen | |
Born 24 May 1922
Gengenbach ( 1922-05-24 ) Died 7 September 1986(1986-09-07) (aged 64)
Gengenbach | ||
Theodor "Theo" Claassen (24 May 1922 – 7 September 1986) 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. Theo Claassen was captured by American forces during the Battle for Brest and was held until 1946.
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