Ludwig Bauer

Military Person

1912 – 1944

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Who was Ludwig Bauer?

Ludwig Bauer was a highly decorated infantry soldier in the German Wehrmacht during World War II. Bauer's decorations included the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest award made by Nazi Germany to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or outstanding military leadership during World War II. Ludwig Bauer was killed on 26 October 1944 near Rimini, Italy and was posthumously promoted to Feldwebel.

Feldwebel Bauer was not related to tank crewman/commander Leutnant Ludwig Bauer, who also was awarded a Knight's Cross.

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Born
Jul 24, 1912
Germany
Died
Oct 26, 1944
Rimini

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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