Gregor Baunach Military person

Gregor Baunach (12 January 1912 – 1 May 1945) was a highly decorated Major 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; only 631 were ever awarded. Baunach went missing during the Battle of Berlin and was later declared dead.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 12, 1912
Birth place	Germany , Karbach Bavaria
Date of death	May 01, 1945
Place of death	Berlin , Germany

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allegiance	(to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Berlin Baltic Offensive Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II Battle of France Battle of Moscow Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Grenadier Regiment 173
service start	1929
service end	1945