Hans Droste
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Hans Droste
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| Born | 29 March 1915 Wuppertal |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Lübeck |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Infanterie-Regiment 124 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Hans Droste (29 March 1915 – 13 July 1976) 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
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 June 1941 as Leutnant and shock troops leader in the 7./Infanterie-Regiment 124[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 140.
Bibliography
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