Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Leutnant der Reserve (2nd Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

9. Kompanie, III. Bataillon, Infanterie-Regiment 477, 257. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

February 2nd, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

July 15th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann der Reserve (Captain of Reserves)

Unit:

Kommandeur, III. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 477, 257. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

February 7th, 1944

During the time period 19.-26.12.1943 the left wing of the 257. Infanterie-Division found itself in the centre of heavy defensive combat against hostile attempts to break through towards Nikopol. In this time Hauptmann Gust and his III./Grenadier-Regiment 477 particularly distinguished themselves as the cornerstone of the German defensive line. Following fierce close combat against enemy tanks and infantry they succeeded in holding Boshidar and the hill to the west of the town. Gust would be awarded the Knight’s Cross in recognition of this feat.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major der Reserve (Major of Reserves)

Unit:

Führer, Grenadier-Regiment 405, 121. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

October 18th, 1944

Awarded for his achievements during the defensive battles near Ergli. On the evening of the 14.09.1944 he took over the sector in this area as the Soviet 3rd Shock Army began a six-day offensive battle against the defending German Korps. At the disposal of the Soviet army was 18 rifle divisions and 5 tank brigades. In the fighting that took place here Gust was able to successfully defend the western part of Ergli for days, being the soul of the resistance during the bitter combat. He would be recognized appropriately for his achievements here.

624th Award.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)