Helmut Kassner

Military Person

1897 – 1960

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Who was Helmut Kassner?

Helmut Kassner was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Helmut Kassner was captured by Soviet troops in 1945 and was held until 1954.

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Born
Mar 17, 1897
Bolesławiec
Died
Jan 28, 1960
Dortmund

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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