Gerhard Lange
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Gerhard Lange
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| Born | 14 July 1916 Roßla |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Nuremberg |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | ?–1945 ?–1972 |
| Rank | Hauptmann (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | Panzer-Regiment 35 |
| Commands held | II./Panzer-Regiment 35 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Gerhard Lange (14 July 1916 – 10 April 1996) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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
- 1st Class (1 November 1939)
- Sudetenland Medal
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Panzer Badge
- in Silver
- II Grade
- III Grade
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (15 September 1944)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Hauptmann and leader of the II./Panzer-Regiment 35[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 232.
Bibliography
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