Willi Eßlinger Military person

Willi Eßlinger (2 June 1916 – 25 August 1944) was a Hauptscharführer in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.Hauptscharführer Willi Eßlinger was awarded the Knight's Cross in June 1943 while a platoon commander in the 3rd Battery, 5th SS Panzerjager Battalion, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 02, 1916
Birth place
Germany , Württemberg
Date of deathAugust 25, 1944
Place of death
Poland , Radzymin

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Military person

allegianceNazi Germany
award
General Assault Badge
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross
Eastern Front Medal
military operations
World War II
military branch
Waffen-SS
military unit
5th SS Panzer Division Wiking
service start1939
service end1944

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