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Förster, Friedrich

Date of birth:
March 28th, 1908 (Cologne-Ehrenfeld, Germany)
Date of death:
April 21st, 1979 (Sinsheim, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
Führer Kampfgruppe Derrer
Awarded on:
December 24th, 1944
Awarded the Knight’s Cross for the brave and skillful leadership of Kampfgruppe Derrer. With this unit he significantly contributed to the stabilization of the frontline, and would be recognized appropriately for this action.
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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