Allegiance Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War II Died 1944, Siedlce, Poland Service/branch Waffen-SS | Years of service 1933–44 Name Waldemar Riefkogel Battles and wars World War II | |
Rank Hauptsturmfuhrer and Hauptmann der Schutzpolizei Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class Unit 4th SS Polizei Panzergrenadier Division, 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf | ||
Waldemar Riefkogel (7 January 1913 — 30 July 1944) was a Hauptsturmfuhrer (Captain) and Hauptmann der Schutzpolizei, in the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Waldemar Riefkogel was born in Celle on the 7 January 1913. He joined the State Police which was later incorporated into the SS and was issued the SS service number 229 338. He was later promoted to Untersturmfuhrer (Second Lieutenant) in the 4th SS Polzei Division where he served in the 10th Company, 2nd SS Polzei Schutzen Regiment.
Riefkogel was awarded the Iron Cross 2nd class in August 1941 and the 1st class award in January 1942.
He was awarded the Knight's Cross while in command of the 1st Company, 3rd SS Panzer Regiment, Totenkopf on the 11 July 1943. He was killed in action on the 30 July 1944 at Siedlce in Poland.