Helmut Kroeg
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Helmut Kroeg
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| Born | 28 January 1914 Gumbinnen, East Prussia |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Ratzeburg, Germany |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Hauptmann |
| Unit | Grenadier-Regiment 45 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Helmut Kroeg (28 January 1914 – 22 April 1990) 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (26 January 1942)
- 1st Class (3 September 1943)
- Wound Badge
- in Black
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Close Combat Clasp
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (5 February 1945)
- German Cross in Gold (15 April 1945)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 March 1945 as Oberleutnant and leader of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 45 [2]
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 21st Infantry Division
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1 Knight's Cross with Infanterie-Regiment 466 2 Knight's Cross with Grenadier-Regiment 3, Oak Leaves with Grenadier-Regiment 45 3 Knight's Cross with Sturm-Bataillon AOK 8
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