Date of birth:

September 24th, 1898 (Bieganin/Posen, Germany)

Date of death:

July 10th, 1968 (Rosenheim/Bavaria, Germany)

Nationality:

German

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

October 16th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

April 8th, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Kommandeur I. / Schützen-Regiment 10 / 9.Panzer-Division / XXXX.Armee-Korps (motorisiert) / 12.Armee

Awarded on:

April 20th, 1941

On the 10.04.1941 Major Gorn had the mission of advancing towards Debar via Gostivar with his small mixed Abteilung in order to establish contact with Italian troops. Following a swift, bold thrust against a much superior foe Gorn and his troops overran a strong hostile resistance line in front of Debar and then crushed 7 enemy batteries. 9 enemy batteries, 12 anti-tank guns and numerous additional war materiel was captured. This bold attack also liberated 800 Italian prisoners, which were armed and taken under command.

Through this action Gorn made a major contribution to the successful fighting in southern Serbia. For this, as well as for previously distinguishing himself on the 08.04.1941 at the Stracin Pass, he would be decorated with the Knight’s Cross.

267th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

9.Panzer-Division

Awarded on:

February 8th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant-colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur Kradschützen-Bataillon 59 / 9.Panzer-Division / 2.Armee / Heeresgruppe B

Awarded on:

August 17th, 1942

Awarded for his achievements during the fighting for Voronezh in July 1942 (particularly near Bol.-Wereika on the 23.-25.07.1942).

113th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst (Colonel)

Unit:

Kommandeur Panzergrenadier-Regiment 10

Awarded on:

June 8th, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• Photo 1: Willi Schumacher Collection
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