- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Oberst (Colonel)
- Unit:
- Kommandeur Grenadier-Regiment 70
- Awarded on:
- November 28th, 1942
The following newspaper excerpt (dated 01.12.1942) describes why Tronnier received the Knight’s Cross…
“Oberst Tronnier had an invaluable share in the capture of the city of Malgobek, specifically as a result of his storming a commanding hill with his Grenadiers.”