Günther Konopacki Military person

Günther Konopacki (10 October 1921 – 23 June 1987) was a highly decorated Rittmeister in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves 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 date	October 10, 1921
Birth place	Germany , Lusatia
Date of death	June 23, 1987
Place of death	Germany , Baden-Baden

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa World War II Battle of France East Prussian Offensive Battle of Kiev (1943)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Aufklärungs-Lehr-Abteilung
service start	1939
service end	1945