Otto Schneider (SS officer)

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Otto Schneider
Born 28 September 1921
Schasslowitz near Česká Lípa, Czechoslovakia
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Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Flag of the Schutzstaffel.svg Waffen SS
Years of service 1939–45 Waffen SS
Rank Hauptsturmführer
Unit 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class

Otto Schneider (28 September 1921 – 6 November 2001) was a Hauptsturmführer (Captain) in the Waffen SS during World War II who 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 during World War II. Schneider was awarded the Knight's Cross during the battle of Kovel,[1] while in command of the 7th Company, 5th SS Panzer Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking. He was reported missing in action in April 1945 near Steiermark, Austria, and was in Soviet captivity until 1949

References

  1. ↑ Kurowski, p.398

Further reading

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  • Kurowski Franz Panzer Aces II Stackpole Books, 2004, ISBN 0-8117-3175-8
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