Johannes Austermann

Military Person

1906 – 1973

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Who was Johannes Austermann?

Johannes Austermann was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant 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. Johannes Austermann was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was released in November of that year.

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Born
Jun 24, 1906
Castrop
Died
Aug 12, 1973
Waltrop

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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