Erich Schmidt

Military Person

1911 –

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Who is Erich Schmidt?

Erich Schmidt was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II who was one of only 882 recipients who were awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

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Born
Feb 10, 1911
Giessen

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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