Years of service 1939–45
1956–72 Name Willi Fey | Died April 29, 2002 | |
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Allegiance Nazi Germany
West Germany Service/branch Heer
Waffen-SS
Bundeswehr Rank Standartenjunker
Hauptmann Battles/wars World War II
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa
Falaise pocket
Battle of Berlin Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Falaise Pocket, Battle of Berlin, World War II Unit 52nd Infantry Division, 102nd SS Heavy Panzer Battalion | ||
Willi "Wilhelm" Fey (25 September 1918 – 29 April 2002) was a Standartenjunker 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. He was regarded as a "Tiger Ace" for achieving 80+ tank kills during the war.
Following the war, he served in the Bundeswehr and wrote books on armored warfare.
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