German Cross in Gold-holder Helmut Ritgen

[Daniel L]

Does anyone know if Helmut Ritgen, German Cross in Gold- and Honor Roll Clasp-holder as welll as author of "The Western Front, 1944" is still alive?

Best regards/ Daniel

[Tolga Alkan]

I sent an email about him to Fedorowicz book company after I finished his book for almost 2 years ago,according to them he is still alive.

Best
Tolga

[Jan-Hendrik]

Yes , 89 years old , but alive with a very clear mind

Jan-Hendrik

[Ken S.]

Died on February 7, 2013?

http://en.ww2awards.com/person/16707

[Jan-Hendrik]

*push*

Jan-Hendrik

[Jan-Hendrik]

As Doug Nash remind me today about his book on the Panzertruppenschulen....

He was one of the most impressive Panzer veterans I have ever met in my life!!

'Young man, if you are able to get to the Kitchen to offer us a bottle of wine?'

Old school gentleman!! After that he offered me to borrow his copy of the History of PanzerLehr and the Panzertruppenschulen on 'Ehre und Gewissen.

Jan-Hendrik