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Willy Bachor Edit Profile

Willy Bachor was a highly decorated Oberwachtmeister in the Wehrmacht during World World War II, and a recipient of the Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross.

Career

The Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Bibliography.

Achievements

  • Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (14 November 1940) 1st Class (25 December 1943) Wound Badge (1939) in Gold (28 June 1944) General Assault Badge Panzer Badge 3rd Grade (6 April 1945) Eastern Front Medal (8 September 1942) German Cross in Gold on 28 June 1944 as Unteroffizier in the 12./Panzer-Regiment 24 Knight"s Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 May 1945 as Oberwachtmeister and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the 12./Panzer-Regiment 24.