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Dally, Hans

Date of birth:
May 6th, 1916 (Hamburg, Germany)
Date of death:
April 2nd, 1997 (Hamburg, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
stellv. Kommandeur, Flak-Abteilung 5 (L) (mot), Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
June 11th, 1944
On the 16.04.1944 Oberleutnant Dally became the divisional Flak leader of the 50. Infanterie-Division, a position wherein he was responsible for coordinating and organizing all Flak formations in the Division’s area. He performed outstandingly in this capacity, fending off or destroying multiple Soviet armoured attacks and providing significant relief to the line units of the 50. Infanterie-Division. For his achievements in this role during the final battles in the Crimea he would be recommended for the Knight’s Cross by the divisional commander.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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