Walter Scherf
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Walter Scherf
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| Born | 21 February 1917 Giessen |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Essen |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | ?–1945 |
| Rank | Hauptmann of the Reserves |
| Unit | Schwere Panzer-Abteilung 503 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Walter Scherf (21 February 1917 – 7 April 2003) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves 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 (21 May 1940)
- 1st Class (22 December 1940)
- Panzer Badge
- in Silver
- II Grade
- III Grade
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (7 October 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves and chief of the 3./schwere Panzer-Abteilung 503[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 313.
File:Walter Scherf.png
Hauptmann in tank uniform with medals
Bibliography
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