Otto Schwarzer
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Otto Schwarzer
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| Born | 18 September 1906 Falkenberg |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Hanover |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Commands held | Grenadier-Regiment 376 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Otto Schwarzer (18 September 1906 – 13 May 1976) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- German Cross in Gold
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 October 1942 as Hauptmann and commander of I./Infanterie-Regiment 187[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 321.
Bibliography
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External links
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 87th Infantry Division
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| Panzerjäger-Abteilung 187 | ||
| Pionier-Bataillon 187 | ||
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1 Knight's Cross as Artilleriekommandeur 140, Swords with the VIII Army Corps 2 Oak Leaves with the 65th Infantry Division
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