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Krupp von Bohlen und Halbach, Gustav

Date of birth:
September 7th, 1870 (The Hague, the Netherlands)
Date of death:
January 16th, 1950 (Werfen, Austria)
Buried on:
Friedhof Bredeney
Nationality:
German

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 13th, 1940
"In recognition of his service to the people and the Reich."

Personally bestowed by Adolf Hitler.
Goldenes Ehrenzeichen der NSDAP
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 13th, 1940

The first cross that was bestowed to a German.
Kriegsverdienstkreuz 1.Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 13th, 1940
Ehrenzeichen Pionier der Arbeit

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