Josef Beginen
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Josef Beginen
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| Born | 5 December 1914 Kaldenkirchen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Baltic Sea |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1934–45 |
| Rank | Oberfeldwebel |
| Unit | Panzer-Regiment 35 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Josef Beginen (5 December 1914 – 30 January 1945) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. Josef Beginen was killed on 30 January 1945 during the sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (16 November 1939)
- 1st Class (23 August 1941)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black or Silver
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the 4. / Panzer-Regiment 35[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 108.
Bibliography
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