Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant d.R.

Unit:

2./Pionier-Bataillon 658

Awarded on:

June 8th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberleutnant der Reserve (1st Lieutenant of Reserves)

Unit:

Führer 2./Pionier-Bataillon 658

Awarded on:

October 13th, 1942

The following press notice describes the Knight’s Cross action of Oberleutnant Kirsche…

“Oberleutnant der Reserve Heinz Kirsche already received the Knight’s Cross in October 1942. In that time he foresaw a Bolshevik attack, smashed it through a flanking thrust, captured an important hill and by these actions had a significant share in the success of his Division.”