Josef Beginen

Military Person

1914 – 1945

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Who was Josef Beginen?

Josef Beginen was a highly decorated Oberfeldwebel 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. Josef Beginen was killed on 30 January 1945 during the sinking of the MV Wilhelm Gustloff.

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Born
Dec 5, 1914
Kaldenkirchen
Died
Jan 30, 1945
Baltic Sea

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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