Thorey, Andreas
- Date of birth:
- November 3rd, 1912 (Hitzacker, Germany)
- Date of death:
- April 18th, 1944 (Dniester river, Ukraine)
- Nationality:
- German (1933-1945, Third Reich)
Biography
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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- June 21st, 1940
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Awarded on:
- July 18th, 1941
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- Schwadron-Führer Aufklärungs-Abteilung 94
- Awarded on:
- April 6th, 1943
- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Rittmeister
- Unit:
- Commander Aufklärungs-Abteilung 94
- Awarded on:
- December 7th, 1943
In October 1943, west of Melitopol, Thorey and his Abteilung had the mission of securing the flank of their Division against hostile attacks. One day he detected a strong group of Soviet forces that were assembling for such a move. He decided the best course of action was to attack immediately, using available elements of two of his companies. They proceeded to smash this Soviet force in a flanking attack, with Thorey leading from the frontlines. He has later decorated with the Oak Leaves for this achievement.
349th award
349th award
Sources
- Photo 1: Igor Poul
- - THOMAS, FRANZ & WEGMANN, GÜNTER, Die Eichenlaubträger 1940-1945, Biblio-Verlag, 1998.
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