Helmut Meitzel

Military Person

1920 – 2004

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Who was Helmut Meitzel?

Helmut Meitzel was a highly decorated Major 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.

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Born
Apr 24, 1920
Wabern, Hesse
Died
Jul 9, 2004
Bad Wildungen

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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