Johannes Deegener
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Johannes Deegener
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| Born | 9 February 1905 Wuppertal |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Lake Ladoga, Russia |
| Allegiance |  Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1925–43 |
| Rank | Oberst (Posthumously) |
| Commands held | Jäger-Regiment 49 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Johannes Deegener (9 February 1905 – 31 July 1943) was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Johannes Deegener was killed on 31 July 1943 near Lake Ladoga, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Oberst and on 22 August 1943 was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 August 1943 as Oberstleutnant i.G. and commander of Jäger-Regiment 49[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 134.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 28th Jäger Division
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1 Oak Leaves with the XXXXIII Army Corps. 2 Swords with the VI Army Corps.
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