Jakwert, Josef

Date of birth:: July 22nd, 1914 (Namyslów, Poland)
Date of death:: October 21st, 2003 (Kulmbach/Bavaria, Germany)
Nationality:: German

Biography

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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Oberfeldwebel (Warrant Officer)
Unit:: Zugführer, Panzerjäger-Kompanie 361, 361. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: May 14th, 1944

Awarded for distinguishing himself near Brody in March 1944. Here his Division (the 361. Infanterie-Division) was encircled for over 14 days before finally fighting free the road from Brody to Olesko. Oberfeldwebel Jakwert majorly assisted his Division during these efforts.

Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)
Unit:: Zugführer, 2. Kompanie, Panzerjäger-Abteilung 1562, 562. Volksgrenadier-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: February 24th, 1945

Awarded for his achievements while defending the Zinten airfield (East Prussia) in February 1945. He was also recognized for reaching a personal total of 51 enemy tanks destroyed.

752nd Award.