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Walter Scherf

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Allegiance
  
Nazi Germany

Years of service
  
?–1945

Service/branch
  
Heer

Name
  
Walter Scherf

Walter Scherf
Died
  
7 April 2003(2003-04-07) (aged 86) Essen

Rank
  
Hauptmann of the Reserves

Unit
  
Schwere Panzer-Abteilung 503

Walter Scherf (21 February 1917 – 7 April 2003) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves 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.

Awards and decorations

  • Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (21 May 1940)
  • 1st Class (22 December 1940)
  • Panzer Badge
  • in Silver
  • II Grade
  • III Grade
  • Eastern Front Medal
  • German Cross in Gold (7 October 1943)
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves and chief of the 3./schwere Panzer-Abteilung 503
  • References

    Walter Scherf Wikipedia