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The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans Engelien was listed as missing in action as of 9 May 1945. Bibliography.
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Hans Engelien
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Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (22 September 1939) 1st Class (24 October 1939) Eastern Front Medal Infantry Assault Badge German Cross in Gold on 5 November 1941 as Hauptmann in the 6./Schützen-Regiment 3 Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (1 July 1944) Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight"s Cross on 12 August 1944 as Major and commander of Panzer-Aufklärung-Abteilung 12 788th Oak Leaves on 16 March 1945 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzergrenadier-Regiment 25.
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Died
March 9, 1945 (aged 31)