Schüler, Heinrich

Date of birth:: December 17th, 1903 (Posen, Germany)
Date of death:: January 12th, 1945
Nationality:: German

Biography

Heinrich Schüler reached the rank of Oberst der Reserve.

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Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:: December 22nd, 1939

Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:: June 25th, 1941

Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Oberleutnant
Unit:: 6./Infanterie-Regiment 525
Awarded on:: February 28th, 1942

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

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:: September 1st, 1942

Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:: Führer II./InfRgt 525
Awarded on:: September 18th, 1942

Awarded for actions during the battle of Rostov. While south of the city,he was able to capture a crossing over the Don which the rest of his Division was able to quickly exploit. This had important consequences for the remnants of the Soviet forces around Bataisk. The city was stormed shortly afterwards on the 27.07.1942 after a tough fight by the defenders.

Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)
Unit:: Kommandeur, II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 525, 298. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: April 2nd, 1943

Awarded for his outstanding leadership during the retreat of the 298. Infanterie-Division back to the Donez river in early 1943. In the process the Division would be encircled a total of three times by the Soviets, but each time it was able to break out and continue its movement until it reached Malinovka, SW of Izyum. Schüler would particularly distinguish himself during this time.

218th Award.