Knight's Cross Holders Identification

Elwyn W · Post by **Elwyn W** » 24 Aug 2003 00:18

Thanks, Mike. Looked familiar. Just never thought of Hans Jordan as the typical pictures of him are when he was older.

Cheers
Freiherr

Jacek · Post by **Jacek** » 24 Aug 2003 06:59

RK holder 2 is Oberst Gerlach von Gaudecker-Zuch

Awarded 8.08.1944 as Oberstleutnant and Kommandeur Panzergrenadier Regiment 33

Best
Jacek

_The_General_ · Post by **_The_General_** » 24 Aug 2003 10:01

any info on my picture?

Daniel L · Post by **Daniel L** » 24 Aug 2003 11:27

Here's another one. Taken from the Squadron/ Signal SdKfz 251 in action.

Best regards/ Daniel

heinz kling · Post by **heinz kling** » 25 Aug 2003 01:35

Last picture is that of Oberstleutnant Karl Roßmann of the Fallschirmpanzerregiment Hermann Göring.

Daniel L · Post by **Daniel L** » 25 Aug 2003 09:09

Thank you Heinz.

Best regards/ Daniel

Elwyn W · Post by **Elwyn W** » 25 Aug 2003 12:29

Hi,

Von Gaudecker Zuck was with 33 Pz Rgt ( I assume 9 Pz Div ) when he won the RK on 8th Aug 1944. Any idea why he had his dragoon tradition badge (schwedteralder) on the peak of his field cap? This badge was supposed to be worn by Reiter Rgt 6 (?), 3rd Motorcycle Abt ( 3 Pz Div ) and 3 Cav Div only. Could you still wear it after you had been transferred?

Cheers
Freiherr

Doppelkopf · Post by **Doppelkopf** » 26 Aug 2003 16:59

Like Jacek wrote von Gaudecker was the commander of Pz.Gren.Rgt.33 (4.Pz.Div.) and not Pz.Rgt.33.

jose luis · Post by **jose luis** » 26 Aug 2003 18:35

Special for Freiherr:
The KC3 is Wilhelm von Salisch, and the KC4 is Ulrich von Canstein.
Regards

Elwyn W · Post by **Elwyn W** » 27 Aug 2003 05:02

Thanks Jose Luis!

Doppelkopf -- thanks for pointing out my dyslexia. But still what's the connection between PzGr Rgt 33/4 Pz Div and the units that were allowed to wear the eagle emblem? The picture sure looks like Gaudecker Zuck.

Cheers Freiherr

K.Kocjancic · Post by **K.Kocjancic** » 01 Sep 2003 06:25

Could anyone ID this RK Träger (just awarded). Probably is from 11. SS-Frw.Pz.Gren.Div. "Nordland", because Fritz von Scholz decorated him.

Doppelkopf · Post by **Doppelkopf** » 01 Sep 2003 19:53

Kocjo this is:
Hämel, Heinz
* 25.10.1914
+ 04.12.1977
Ritterkreuz am: 16.06.1944
als: Hauptsturmführer
Funktion: Führer II./SS-Freiw.PzGrenRgt 24 "Danmark", 11.SS-Freiw.PzGrenDiv "Nordland"

K.Kocjancic · Post by **K.Kocjancic** » 01 Sep 2003 19:53

Doppelkopf wrote:Kocjo this is:
Hämel, Heinz
* 25.10.1914
+ 04.12.1977
Ritterkreuz am: 16.06.1944
als: Hauptsturmführer
Funktion: Führer II./SS-Freiw.PzGrenRgt 24 "Danmark", 11.SS-Freiw.PzGrenDiv "Nordland"

Thanks man!

Elwyn W · Post by **Elwyn W** » 07 Sep 2003 16:53

Attributed as Prinz Ernst August ( von Hannover??), stab, PzGr4. But I don't have him receiving the RK.

Cheers
Freiherr

Johannes Schulz , IR 49 / AHF id

Elwyn W · Post by **Elwyn W** » 07 Sep 2003 17:41

Hi,

It may not be Heinz Harmel. I am attaching some profile shots. Also when Harmel got his RK on 31.03.1943, he was with SS PzGr Rgt 3 Deutschland. Fritz von Scholz was commander, briefly, at this time of SS Infanterie Brigade 2 (mot), before switching to Nordland.

Cheers
Freiherr

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