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Schwamberger, Richard (Grenadier-Regiment 117)

Date of birth:
May 21st, 1909
Date of death:
March 23rd, 1970
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Richard Schwamberger finally reached the rank of Major.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
10. / Infanterie-Regiment 117
Awarded on:
January 19th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
Kommandeur, III. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 117, 98. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
April 20th, 1943
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
1942
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