Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

October 20th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

June 2nd, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur, Gebirgsjäger–Regiment144, 3. Gebirgs-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

February 12th, 1943

The following death notice for Friedrich Friedmann describes why he received the Knight’s Cross. The action took place in the Millerowo area as part of the battles of Gruppe Kreysing.

“Oberst Friedmann has Fallen in the East:

Oberst Friedrich Friedmann, commander of a Gebirgsjäger-Regiment, commanded the rearguard during the breakthrough battles along the Don in February 1943. When the columns marching in front of him found the hitherto open road once again occupied by the enemy, Oberst Friedmann independently decided to reopen the road. Despite being hotly pursued by the enemy, elements of the Regiment succeeded in clearing the retreat route and forcing a breakthrough. Oberst Friedmann was thereupon awarded the Knight’s Cross. This brave officer died a heroes’ death on the 21.08.1944 during the fighting in the East.”