Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Leutnant der Reserve (2nd Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Führer, 3. Batterie, gemischte Flak-Abteilung 442 (v), Luftwaffe

Awarded on:

February 11th, 1945

On the 26.03.1945 the Deutsche Nachrichtenbüro published the following message…

“Leutnant Walter Glembotzki, born in Nette (near Dortmund) on the 13.04.1914, has especially distinguished himself during the fighting in the Straßburg bridgehead through his exceptional bravery and courage. From his position in open and snow-covered terrain he destroyed 11 tanks (including the command tank) out of a force of 12 American tanks. With this he achieved a defensive success that was vital for the holding of the bridgehead.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

September 1st, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

January 11th, 1945

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

January 18th, 1945