Gärtner, Georg

Date of birth:: May 25th, 1911 (Heddesheim, Germany)
Date of death:: January 4th, 1977 (Pforzheim/Baden-Württemberg, Germany)
Nationality:: German

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Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:: I. Bataillon, Sturm-Regiment 195, 78. Sturm-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: November 26th, 1943

Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:: Kommandeur I. Bataillon, Sturm-Regiment 195, 78. Sturm-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: September 21st, 1944

During the fighting along the Smolensk—Moscow highway the Soviets launched an assault with tank support against Gärtner’s Bataillon following an artillery duel. They achieved several small penetrations in the line, however Hauptmann Gärtner launched counterthrusts with his troops that managed to clean these up. By the evening the old frontline was restored successfully. Gärtner would be awarded the Knight’s Cross for his achievements during this battle.