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Niemann, John (Art.Reg.20)

Date of birth:
September 23rd, 1897 (Hamburg/Hamburg, Germany)
Date of death:
January 26th, 1943 (Hill 179 near Alexeikowo, Russia, Soviet Union)
Buried on:
German War Cemetery Sebesh
Nationality:
German

Biography

11.12.1940-00.12.1942: Oberstleutnant and Kdr, III./ Artillerie-Regiment 20 - 20. ID
01.01.1943-26.01.1943: Oberstleutnant and Kdr, Artillerie-Regiment 20 - 20. ID
Oberstleutnant Niemann was KIA 400m south~east of hill 179 near Alexeikowo , SW of Welikie Luki.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)
Unit:
Führer, III. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 20 (motorisiert), 20. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
August 21st, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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