Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

October 25th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 25th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Leutnant der Reserve (2nd Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Füher, Pionierzug, Stabskompanie, Schützen-Regiment 394, 3. Panzer-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

September 22nd, 1941

Awarded for his role in seizing the heavily defended 750m long bridge over the Desna at Nowgorod-Sewerskij. The capture of the intact bridge and the swift establishment of a bridgehead on the opposite bank was of great importance for the continued German operations.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

August 28th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)

Unit:

Kommandeur I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment, Führer-Begleit-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

May 9th, 1945

Awarded for his bravery during the Ardennes offensive, but also (and more importantly) the relief of Arnswalde (located in Pomerania) in 1945.

In February of that year Störck led his reinforced SPW Bataillon (consisting of about 40 armoured halftracks plus infantry) to save the garrison of the city. The city was eventually reached after Störck’s Bataillon advanced through several Soviet blocking positions containing anti-tank guns. The result was that 1000 soldiers and 7000 civilians were rescued. Störck would be severely wounded by a headshot during the final stages of the relief, and it was left to Hauptmann Schulte to lead the relief operation in its final stages. However Störck undoubtedly had a major share in the success of the operation during his time in command, and for this he was recommended for the Oakleaves.

Recommendation made by Generalmajor Remer, Kommandeur Führer-Begleit-Division on March 2nd, !945 and arrived at OKH/PA/P5 on March 9th, 1945.When counted this would have been the 880th Award.