Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rittmeister der Reserve

Unit:

Kommandeur, Aufklärungs-Abteilung 299, 299. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

April 5th, 1942

The following newspaper article describes why Mahnken was awarded the Knight’s Cross…

“Rittmeister Heinrich Mahnken and his Aufklärungs-Abteilung found themselves totally alone as they fought for seven weeks within an area that was 60 square kilometres in size. Their mission throughout this time was to reconnoiter and secure the open flank of an Armeekorps. His superior leadership enabled his troops to divert and tie down vastly superior enemy forces. Through his repeatedly demonstrated initiative and outstanding personal bravery, he achieved an outstanding success that was of great importance for the continued conduct of the combat in the region.”

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Rittmeister der Reserve

Unit:

Kommandeur, Aufklärungs-Abteilung 299, 299. Infanterie-Division, Heer

Awarded on:

March 1st, 1943

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)