Wilhelm Knauth

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Years of service 1936–38 1939–45 Service/branch German Army		Name Wilhelm Knauth Allegiance Nazi Germany

Rank Hauptmann of the Reserves Battles/wars World War II Battle of France North African Campaign Operation Battleaxe Operation Crusader Battle of Gazala First Battle of El Alamein Second Battle of El Alamein Battle of Kursk Battle of Smolensk (1943) Operation Bagration East Prussian Offensive Battle of Halbe Died April 25, 1945, Halbe, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Unit Schwere Panzer Abteilung 505 Battles and wars Battle of France, North African Campaign

Wilhelm Knauth (29 January 1916 – 25 April 1945) 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 (25 May 1940)

1st Class (11 November 1940)

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black

in Silver

in Gold

Panzer Badge

in Silver (?)

Grade II (26 March 1944)

Grade III (26 October 1944)

Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 September 1943)

German Cross in Gold (20 January 1945)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 November 1943 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves and leader of the 3./Panzer-Abteilung 505

References

Wilhelm Knauth Wikipedia

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