Otto Hielscher
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Otto Hielscher
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| Born | 11 January 1922 Fürstenwalde |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Bonn |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | ?–1945 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | Artillerie-Regiment 168 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Otto Hielscher (5 March 1916 – 25 March 1980) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (29 June 1941)
- 1st Class (15 September 1941)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black (28 March 1942)
- in Silver (8 October 1943)
- General Assault Badge (7 June 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (5 May 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 August 1944 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 5./Artillerie-Regiment 168[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 187.
Bibliography
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