Gerhard Fischer (Waffen SS)
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Gerhard Fischer
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Born | Zwickau, Germany |
12 November 1922
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Bad Berleburg, Germany |
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Years of service | 1939–45 |
Rank | Oberscharführer |
Unit | 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Panzer Assault Badge in Silver 50 General Assault Badge Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 Wound Badge |
Gerhard Fischer (12 November 1922 – 1 January 2013)[1] was an Oberscharführer in the Waffen SS during World War II who 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.
Early life
Fischer was born on 12 November 1922 in Zwickau.
World War II
Fischer volunteered for the SS-VT and was posted to the 5th SS Division Wiking. He served as a platoon commander in the 3rd Battery, 5th SS Panzerjäger Battalion.
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