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Schwanitz, Joachim (Grenadier-Regiment 3)

Date of birth:
February 21st, 1917 (Mirahnen/Stuhm (West Prussia), Germany)
Date of death:
April 25th, 1984 (Düsseldorf, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Unit:
Chef, 14. Kompanie, Grenadier-Regiment 3, 21. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
September 30th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
Führer, II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 3, 21. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
May 9th, 1945

Unofficial award.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Sources

  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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