Eggert Neumann
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Eggert Neumann
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Born | 30 December 1912 |
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Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
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Waffen SS |
Years of service | 1939–45 |
Rank | Obersturmbannführer |
Unit | SS-VT 7th SS Gebirgs Division Prinz Eugen |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Eggert Neumann (30 December 1912 – 25 May 1970) was an Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany.
Obersturmbannführer Eggert Neumann was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 3 November 1944, while in command of the 7th SS Gebirgs Reconnaissance Battalion, 7th SS Gebirgs Division Prinz Eugen.[1]
Commands
- I.Battalion, 13th SS Gebirgsjager Regiment
- 7th SS Gebirgs Reconnaissance Battalion
- 13th SS Volunteer Gebirgsjager Regiment Arthur Phleps [1]
Awards
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Infantry Assault Badge in Bronze (16 January 1942)[2]
- Eastern Front Medal (26 September 1942)[2]
- German Cross in Gold (18 December 1944)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 November 1944 as SS-Sturmbannführer of the Reserves and commander of SS-Gebirgs-Aufklärungs-Abteilung 7 "Prinz Eugen"[3][Note 1]
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