Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)

Unit:

2. Batterie, I. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 5, 5. Jäger-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

November 24th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant der Reserve (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Chef, 1. Batterie, I. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 5, 5. Jäger-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

April 15th, 1944

Awarded for his actions during the German relief effort towards Kovel in early 1944.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)

Unit:

Chef, 1. Batterie, I. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 5, 5. Jäger-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

March 11th, 1945

On the 14.01.1945 a critical state befell the supply troops of the I./Artillerie-Regiment 5 while they were in position in Gut Pekowo, west of the forest of “Nadl. Pultusk” (near Ostenburg). Here Soviet attack spearheads that had penetrated the German lines to the north came down on them and immediately had them fighting for their lives. Furthermore, any continued advance of the Soviets further to the south would have resulted in the encirclement of those elements of the 5. Jäger-Division that were deployed around Ostenburg. Under these circumstances Hauptmann Renschler gathered the men that were scattered about everywhere and launched a counterattack. With cries of ‘Hurrah’ on their lips, they were able to push back the Soviets that had penetrated into Gut Pekowo towards the north. For this decisive act Renschler would be decorated with the Knight’s Cross.

770th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)