Erich Abraham (soldier)
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Erich Max Robert Abraham
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| Born | 16 November 1921 Krappitz |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Wjassowice, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1941–43 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant of the Reserves (Posthumously) |
| Unit | Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Erich Max Robert Abraham (16 November 1921 – 8 December 1943) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant of the Reserves 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. Erich Abraham was killed on 8 December 1943 near Wjassowice, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant der Reserve and on 20 January 1944 was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 January 1944 as Leutnant of the Reserves and leader of the 2./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13[2][3]
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 5th Panzer Division
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1 Knight's Cross with Panzer-Regiment 3 (2nd Panzer Division), Swords with the XXXIX. Panzerkorps 2 Knight's Cross with Panzer-Regiment 23 3 Knight's Cross with Panzer-Aufklärungsabteilung 7, Oak Leaves with Kradschützen-Bataillon 64
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