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Steinführer, Gerhard (Panzergrenadier-Reg. 394)

Date of birth:
April 16th, 1913 (Gramelow/Pommerania, Germany)
Date of death:
July 4th, 1943 (Gerzovka, Soviet Union)
Buried on:
German War Cemetery Kursk - Besedino
Plot: 5. Row: 40. Grave: 2398.
Nationality:
German

Biography

Gerhard Steinführer was killed in action near Gerzowka on July 4th, 1943. At that moment he was Oberfähnrich. He was posthumously promoted to Leutnant.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfeldwebel (Warrant Officer)
Unit:
Zugführer, 2. Kompanie, Panzergrenadier-Regiment 394, 3. Panzer Division
Awarded on:
May 8th, 1943
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberfähnrich (Sergeant 1st Class)
Awarded on:
September 27th, 1943
Ehrenblattspange des Heeres und Waffen-SS

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