Wolfgang Darius

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Allegiance Nazi Germany Commands held Panzer-Abteilung 21 Service/branch German Army		Years of service 1935–45 Name Wolfgang Darius Rank Major
Born 2 April 1911 Blankenhain ( 1911-04-02 ) Battles/wars World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Eastern Front Died November 18, 2000, Bonn, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, Eastern Front, World War II

Wolfgang Darius (2 April 1911 – 18 November 2000) was a highly decorated Major 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 (10 June 1940)

1st Class (21 July 1941)

Wound Badge (1939)

in Black

in Silver

in Gold

Eastern Front Medal

Panzer Badge

in Silver

II Grade

III Grade (8 September 1944)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 August 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of Panzer-Abteilung 21

References

Wolfgang Darius Wikipedia

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