August Burgholte Military person

August Burgholte (25 September 1914 – 14 July 1982) 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. August Burgholte was captured by British troops in 1945.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 25, 1914
Birth place	Germany , Eisdorf
Date of death	July 14, 1982
Place of death	Germany , Hanover

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Military person

allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland German occupation of Czechoslovakia Battle of the Korsun–Cherkassy Pocket Battle of Białystok–Minsk Battle of Kursk World War II Battle of France Battle of Moscow Second Battle of Kharkov Battle of Kiev (1941) Belgorod-Khar'kov Offensive Operation Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
service start	1934
service end	1945

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