• StuG III Sturmgeschütz

Date of birth:

May 1st, 1905 (Posen/Eastern-Prussia, Germany)

Date of death:

April 4th, 1970 (Bad Kreuznach/Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany)

Nationality:

German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

May 31st, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

June 29th, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Kommandeur Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 191 „Büffel“ / 5.Gebirgs-Division / XVIII.Gebirgs-Korps / 12.Armee

Awarded on:

May 14th, 1941

Awarded for his support of Gruppe Ens during the breakthrough of the Metaxas line. Despite the strong enemy defensive fire and the difficult terrain he managed to bring his Sturmgeschütze into a suitable firing position for covering the attack of Gruppe Ens. This support was invaluable for the Gruppe’s success, enabling it to breakthrough the enemy line and help trigger the collapse of the enemy front.

278th Award

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major

Unit:

Kommandeur Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 191 "Büffel" / 111.Infanterie-Division / LI.Armee-Korps / 6.Armee / Heeresgruppe Süd

Awarded on:

December 31st, 1941

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

• Photo 1: Wilco Vermeer
• Photo: Wilco Vermeer collection, the Netherlands
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  - Die Sturmgeschütz Abteilungen 1940 - 45
  - Axis History Biographical Research via Axis History Forum