Waldemar Lehmann Military person

Waldemar Lehmann (29 April 1913 – 7 June 1997) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of 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 awarded.

Personal facts

Birth dateApril 29, 1913
Birth place
Russian Empire , Pallasovka (town) , Samara Governorate
Date of deathJune 07, 1997
Place of death
Germany , Sehlde

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Military person

award
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations
Operation Barbarossa
Invasion of Poland
Siege of Leningrad
World War II
Battle of France
East Prussian Offensive
military branch
German Army (1935–45)
service start1931
service end1945

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External resources

  1. http://www.ww2awards.com/person/8933