Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant der Reserve (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Chef 9./Grenadier-Regiment 667

Awarded on:

October 30th, 1943

During a Soviet night attack against the 9./Grenadier-Regiment 667 (positioned in the Kuban bridgehead), the Germans were able to throw back a much superior Soviet force under the leadership of Oberleutnant Johne. Later, at a time when his Kompanie was almost encircled by the enemy, Johne led his men through the hostile lines with such skill that their presence went unnoticed. As a result of this, as well as the nighttime conditions and rough terrain, the Soviet forces ended up attacking each other and took great losses in the process.

Johne would be awarded the Knight’s Cross for his success in this engagement.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Hauptmann

Unit:

I. Bataillon, Grenadier-Regiment 587, 320. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

March 18th, 1945