Eggert Neumann
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| Eggert Neumann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 December 1912 |
| Died | 25 May 1970 |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |  Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmbannführer |
| Unit | SS-VT 7th SS Gebirgs Division Prinz Eugen |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class |
Eggert Neumann (30 December 1912 — 25 May 1970) was a Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) in the Waffen SS during World War I. He 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.
Obersturmbannführer Eggert Neumann was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 3 November 1944, while in command of the 7th SS Gebirgs Reconnaissance Battalion, 7th SS Gebirgs Division Prinz Eugen.[1]
[edit] Commands
- I.Battalion, 13th SS Gebirgsjager Regiment
- 7th SS Gebirgs Reconnaissance Battalion
- 13th SS Volunteer Gebirgsjager Regiment Arthur Phleps [1]
[edit] References
[edit] Further reading
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Mitcham, Jr.Samuel, Retreat to the Reich, Stackpole books 2007. ISBN 081173384X
- Mitcham Samuel, The German Defeat in the East, 1944-45,Stackpole Books, 2007. ISBN 0811733718
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