Mosel, von der, Hans

Date of birth:: May 3rd, 1898 (Bodenbach, Germany)
Date of death:: April 12th, 1969 (Nienburg, Germany)
Nationality:: German

Biography

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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Oberst (Colonel)
Unit:: Kommandeur Grenadier-Regiment 548
Awarded on:: August 9th, 1942

Oberst Mosel and his Infanterie-Regiment 548 were attached to the 161. Infanterie-Division on the 04.08.1942. After personally reconnoitring the enemy situation and terrain, Mosel led the II./Infanterie-Regiment 548 in a counterattack that retook the decisive portion of the old German line on the same day. During the following night Mosel twice led counterattacks to clear up local crises.

The next day, at 22:00, as the Soviets scattered his right Bataillon with tanks, Mosel fought through the hostile vehicles to reach his northern Bataillon and from here defend a key road against a fierce Soviet assault for over 3 hours. On the 06.08.1942 the Regiment was only able to maintain its integrity against an attack by 2 battalions (supported by 12 tanks) because of the personal devotion to duty of Mosel himself. By successfully holding this position, Mosel permitted the crossing over the Wasusa river at Subzoff that took place later on. His actions here also helped to prevent a Soviet breakthrough SE of Rzhev, though it cost him very bad injuries. Mosel would subsequently be decorated with the Knight’s Cross.

Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Generalmajor (Brigadier)
Unit:: Chef des Stabes Festung Brest
Awarded on:: September 18th, 1944

Awarded for his contribution to the defense of Festung Brest during the summer of 1944 as the Chief of Staff to its commander, Ramcke. His actions helped to ensure that Brest could be held for as long as possible, thereby denying its use as a port to the allies.

589th award