Fritz Axtmann

Military Person

1914 – 1943

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Who was Fritz Axtmann?

Fritz Axtmann was a highly decorated Oberleutnant 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. Fritz Axtmann died 13 September 1943 in a field hospital in Kiev. He was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant.

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Born
Dec 7, 1914
Burglengenfeld
Died
Sep 13, 1943
Kiev

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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