Adolf Eilers
Adolf Eilers | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 October 1907 Mainz |
| Died | 28 March 1981 (aged 73) Neustadt an der Aisch |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Service | Heer |
| Years of service | 1936–45 |
| Rank | Oberstleutnant |
| Commands | Grenadier-Regiment Gruppe 184 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Adolf Eilers (13 October 1907 – 28 March 1981) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- Eastern Front Medal
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (25 March 1945)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 September 1944 as Major and commander of Grenadier-Regiment Gruppe 184[1]
References
Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 144.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
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