- Period:
- Second World War (1939-1945)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Captain)
- Unit:
- Führer, II. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 430, 129. Infanterie-Division, Heer
- Awarded on:
- January 22nd, 1943
The following newspaper excerpt (dated 27.01.1945) describes why Uhl was awarded the Knight’s Cross…
“Hauptmann Uhl ejected a group of Soviets that had penetrated friendly lines near Rzhev whilst leading at the head of a Grenadier-Bataillon. In the process he personally destroyed 2 heavy tanks in close combat.”