Schäfer, Albert

Date of birth:: November 11th, 1922 (Rinschheim/Baden, Germany)
Date of death:: March 23rd, 1945 (Viereck/Voorpommern, Germany)
Nationality:: German

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Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Obergefreiter (Corporal)
Unit:: MG-Schütze, 1. Kompanie, I. Bataillon, Panzergrenadier-Regiment 33, 4. Panzer-Division, Heer
Awarded on:: September 2nd, 1944

Awarded for his deeds during the attack of the I./Pz.Gren.Rgt. 33 against Hill 125 on 09.08.1944. Schäfer’s decisiveness and bravery were major factors that ensured the Germans were able to take the hill swiftly and without heavy loss, which would have significant wider-level implications for the conduct of operations in this area.