Heinz Bretschneider
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Heinz Walter Bretschneider
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| Born | 26 March 1913 Meinersdorf |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Ahlen |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
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 Luftwaffe (Wehrmacht) Luftwaffe (Bundeswehr) |
| Years of service | 1934–45 ?–1969 |
| Rank | Hauptmann (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | Condor Legion Flak-Regiment 13 |
| Battles/wars | Spanish Civil War
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Heinz Walter Bretschneider (26 March 1913 – 16 March 1971) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Luftwaffe and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Heinz Bretschneider joined the post war Bundeswehr, rising to the rank of Oberstleutnant.
Awards
- Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge
- Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (9 January 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 3 February 1943 as Oberwachtmeister and Battery officer in the 1./Flak-Regiment 13[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p.123.
Bibliography
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