Wilhelm Borchert (officer)
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Wilhelm Borchert
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Born | 28 May 1904 Schöneiche |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Crimea, Ukraine |
Allegiance | Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1922–44 |
Rank | Major |
Commands held | III./Grenadier-Regiment 121 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wilhelm Borchert (28 May 1904 – 13 May 1944) was a highly decorated Major 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. Wilhelm Borchert was killed on 13 May 1944 in the Crimea.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (6 July 1940)
- 1st Class (9 September 1941)
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Crimea Shield
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 March 1943 as Hauptmann of the Reserves and leader of the III./Grenadier-Regiment 121[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 119.
Bibliography
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