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Hinzmann, Herbert

Date of birth:
1914
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

01.06.1943: promoted Hauptmann der Reserve
04.1944: Panzer Grenadier Division 'Feldherrnhalle'

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Awarded on:
July 28th, 1943
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Awarded on:
October 7th, 1944
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve
Unit:
Heeres-Pionier-Bataillon 676
Awarded on:
September 20th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann der Reserve
Unit:
1./Heeres-Pionier-Bataillon 676
Awarded on:
October 3rd, 1944
For receiving five wounds on September 5th 1944
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberleutnant (1st Lieutenant)
Awarded on:
September 25th, 1942
Krimschild (Stiftungs ausführing)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
February 27th, 1942
Order of Military Merit 5th Class

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