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Grunwald, Horst

Date of birth:
April 3rd, 1913 (Quirren/Westprussia, Germany)
Date of death:
January 1st, 1945 (Landsberg an der Warthe/Brandenburg, Germany)
Nationality:
German

Biography

Horst Grunwald was reported missing in action since January 1st, 1945.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Unteroffizier (Junior Officer)
Unit:
12. Kompanie, III. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 451, 251. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
August 28th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Feldwebel (Staff Sergeant)
Unit:
Zugführer, 4. Kompanie, I. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 457, 257. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
May 14th, 1944
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

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