Augustin, Hans (Grenadier-Regiment 253)

Date of birth:: August 5th, 1905 (Rheinbrohl / Koblenz, Germany)
Date of death:: October 4th, 2000 (Ravensburg/Baden-Württemberg, Germany)
Nationality:: German

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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen in Silber

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Medaille "Winterschlacht im Osten 1941/42" (Ostmedaille)

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:: 1942

Panzervernichtungsabzeichen in Silber

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)

Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:: Chef, 14. Kompanie, Grenadier-Regiment 253, 34. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: October 12th, 1943

While commanding 14. Kompanie, Grenadier-Regiment 253, Hauptmann Augustin defended a bridge over the Dnepr river together with two assault guns of 3. Kompanie, Panzerjäger-Abteilung 34. His action avoided the destruction of four Wehrmacht divisions. His commanding officer, Oberst Ferdinand Hippel, Kommandeur 34. Infanterie-Division, was awarded the Ritterkreuz for the same action.