Date of birth:

March 18th, 1909 (Eberswalde/Brandenburg, Germany)

Date of death:

August 30th, 1959 (Selestat/Alsace, France)

Nationality:

German

Dr. Ing. Fritz von Below was killed in an accident on August 30th, 1959.

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Führer Grenadier-Regiment 669

Awarded on:

May 5th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur Grenadier-Regiment 669 / 371. Infanterie-Division

Awarded on:

September 21st, 1944

Awarded for distinguishing himself during the combat in July 1944 along the Gnila-Lipa. Particularly noteworthy were his actions on the 29.-30.07.1944. During this time period he played a large role in preventing the Soviets from interfering with the withdrawal movements of his Division. In doing so he enabled his Division to occupy new positions without major losses in men or equipment.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 10th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 3rd, 1941

• Photo 1: Known to STIWOT
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  - Ehrenblatt des Deutschen Heeres dated May 5th 1944
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