Johann Sailer
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| Johann Sailer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1921 Wildon, Austria |
| Died | 12 November 2005 |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |  Waffen-SS |
| Years of service | 1934–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmfuhrer (First Lieutenant) |
| Unit | 9th SS Panzer Division Hohenstaufen |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross I Class Iron Cross II Class German Cross in Gold Close Combat Clasp in Bronze Panzer Badge in Silver |
Johann Sailer was a Obersturmfuhrer (First Lieutenant) in the Waffen-SS during World War II. 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.
Johann Sailer was awarded the Knight's Cross near the end of World War II on 4 May 1945, while in command of the 4th Battery, 9th SS Panzerjager (Tank Hunter) Battalion, 9th SS Panzer Division Hohenstaufen. There is some dispute over the award as it was authorised by Oberstgruppenführer Sepp Dietrich in his position as commander of the German Sixth SS Panzer Army, who claimed to have been given the authority by Adolf Hitler in person.[1][2]
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[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
- Henschler Henri & Fay Will, Armor Battles of the Waffen-SS, 1943-45 Stackpole Books, 2003. ISBN 0811729052
- Mitcham Samuel, The German Defeat in the East, 1944-45,Stackpole Books, 2007. ISBN 0811733718
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