Talk:Kurt Knispel

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I have read that Knispel was denied access to the Knight's Cross due to an "Unnnational Socialistic Attitude" and frequent run-ins with military police authorities. It is documented that he severely beat and injured an einstatzgruppen man whom he thought was mishandling POW's in 44 and also was arrested for looting a wrecked supply train (german). Though looking for materials for his vehicle he ended up with food and booze which was shared with his platoon of tigers. Intervention of company and battalion commanders sved him from severe punishments but it was decided that he would NEVER receive the Knights Cross

What is the medal on his breast pocket in the photo? Geeman (talk) 08:49, 12 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

Appears to be the Iron Cross, not sure if its the first or second class but probably the former.--EnigmaMcmxc (talk) 16:09, 14 January 2008 (UTC)[reply]

It's the first class. Second class was worn in medal form only on the day of presentation, and only as a ribbon afterwards. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 165.234.211.224 (talk) 20:50, 28 October 2008 (UTC)[reply]

How did he die? Was he killed in action? --Darth Borehd (talk) 20:58, 7 July 2009 (UTC)[reply]

how he die

it says the date but not how : ( — Preceding unsigned comment added by 86.171.93.100 (talk) 21:13, 28 June 2012 (UTC)[reply]

Hi, he was injured and died 3 days later in the hospital.