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Kinnemann, Horst

Date of birth:
November 21st, 1915 (Magdeburg/Saxony, Germany)
Date of death:
November 15th, 1943 (Podrownoje/Belarus, Soviet Union)
Nationality:
German

Biography

In May 1940, Horst Kinnemann served on the Westfront as Oberleutnant with 1. Batterie, I. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 26.
He was reported missing in action, probably killed in action, on November 15th, 1943, at Podrownoje, about 15 km south of Retschiza, Belarus. Horst Kinnemann was married to Elsbeth Käthe Klippert (October 21st, 1922 - August 1st, 1995).

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 1st, 1939
Dienstauszeichnung der Wehrmacht 4.Klasse, 4 Jahre
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 11th, 1940
Flakkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 14th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
April 2nd, 1942
Verwundetenabzeichen 1939 in Schwarz
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 18th, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
November 24th, 1942
Erdkampfabzeichen der Luftwaffe ohne zahlen
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 14th, 1943
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
Stab, 12. Flak-Division, Luftwaffe
Awarded on:
March 20th, 1944

Awarded posthumously.
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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