Gerhard Fischer (Waffen SS)
For other people named Gerhard Fischer, see Gerhard Fischer.
| Gerhard Fischer | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Born |
12 November 1922 Zwickau, Germany |
| Died |
1 January 2013 (aged 90) Bad Berleburg, Germany |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
 Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1939–45 |
| Rank | Oberscharführer |
| 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 Panzer Assault Badge in Silver 50 General Assault Badge Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 Wound Badge |
Gerhard Fischer (12 November 1922 – 1 January 2013)[1] was an Oberscharführer in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany.
Early life
Fischer was born on 12 November 1922 in Zwickau.
World War II
Fischer volunteered for the SS-VT and was posted to the 5th SS Division Wiking. He served as a platoon commander in the 3rd Battery, 5th SS Panzerjäger Battalion.
References
Further reading
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
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