Friedrich Wimmer (soldier)
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Friedrich Wimmer
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Born | Hilden, Germany |
27 December 1912
Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day Solingen, Germany |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1939–45 |
Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
Unit | Grenadier-Regiment 412 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Friedrich Wimmer (27 December 1912 – 5 July 1986) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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 (1 September 1942)
- 1st Class (29 January 1943)
- Wound Badge
- in Black
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Close Combat Clasp
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 September 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the 8./Grenadier-Regiment 412[2]
- German Cross in Gold on 27 November 1944 as Oberfeldwebel in the 8./Grenadier-Regiment 412[3]
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