Friedrich Wimmer Military person

Friedrich Wimmer (27 December 1912 – 5 July 1986) was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

Personal facts

Birth dateDecember 27, 1912
Birth place
Germany , Hilden
Date of deathJuly 05, 1986
Place of death
Germany , Solingen

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Military person

award
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations
Operation Barbarossa
Siege of Leningrad
World War II
Battle of France
military branch
German Army (1935–45)
service start1939
service end1945

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