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Stanek, Horst

Date of birth:
July 8th, 1924 (Vienna, Austria)
Nationality:
Austrian

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 25th, 1943
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
September 1st, 1943

Bronze version.
Panzerkampfabzeichen (ohne Zahl)
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 9th, 1943
Nahkampfspange in Bronze
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
May 30th, 1944
Nahkampfspange in Silber
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
October 28th, 1944
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
SS-Rottenführer (Corporal)
Unit:
Fernsprecher Stab III. / SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 5
Awarded on:
March 6th, 1945
Nahkampfspange in Gold

Sources

  • - Divisionstagesbefehl Nr. 17/45
    - Dörr M., Die träger der Nahkampfspange in Gold, Heer- Luftwaffe- Waffen-SS 1943-1945, Biblio Verlag Bisendorf, 2006.
    - Bundesarchiv via Archivsignatur RH 7_334 (slide #565): Vorschlag Nr. x für die Verleihung der 3. Stufe der Nahkampfspange

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