Willi Eßlinger
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Willi Eßlinger
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Born | 2 June 1916 Württemberg, Germany |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Radzymin, Poland |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
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Waffen SS |
Years of service | 1939–44 |
Rank | Hauptscharführer |
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 General Assault Badge Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 |
Willi Eßlinger (2 June 1916 – 25 August 1944) was a Hauptscharführer in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Hauptscharführer Willi Eßlinger was awarded the Knight's Cross in June 1943 while a platoon commander in the 3rd Battery, 5th SS Panzerjager Battalion, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.
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