Friedrich Bachmaier Military person

Dr. Friedrich Bachmaier (30 March 1903 – 12 September 2001) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Friedrich Bachmaier was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in September 1945.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 30, 1903
Birth place	Germany , Eggenfelden
Date of death	September 12, 2001
Place of death	Germany , Passau

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allegiance	Nazi Germany Weimar Republic (to 1921)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad Gothic Line Italian Campaign (World War II) Battle of Monte Cassino World War II Battle of Crete Battle of France
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	III./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100
service start	1920
service end	1920