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Soldier

Hans-Werner Bartels was a highly decorated Major of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World World War World War II

Career

The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Iron Cross (1939) German Cross on 27 February 1943 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves in the 5. Bibliography.

Achievements

  • Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class Wound Badge (1939) in Black in Silver in Gold Eastern Front Medal Crimea Shield Infantry Assault Badge Close Combat Clasp in Bronze in Silver German Cross in Gold on 27 February 1943 as Oberleutnant of the Reserves in the 5./Grenadier-Regiment 399 Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 January 1944 as Hauptmann of the Reserves and commander of I./Grenadier-Regiment 399.