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Schemmel, Günther

Date of birth:
December 22nd, 1904 (Brandenburg, Germany)
Date of death:
November 18th, 1990 (Keitum (Sylt Island), Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
I./Schützen-Regiment 14
Awarded on:
March 25th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Major
Unit:
Kommandeur I./Panzergrenader-Regiment 14
Awarded on:
October 6th, 1942
On 15.08.1942 the Soviets launched an attack against the north wing of the 5. Panzer-Division with infantry, artillery support and 20 tanks. They managed to break through at Gredjakino. However Major Schemmel launched a counterattack that resolved the situation. During the battle he was wounded in the left forearm and hand. In recognition of his efforts on this day Schemmel would receive the Knight’s Cross.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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