Helmut Pförtner

Military Person

1913 – 1943

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Who was Helmut Pförtner?

Helmut Pförtner was a Hauptsturmführer in the Waffen-SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Hauptsturmführer Helmut Pförtner was awarded the Knight's Cross on the 18 January 1942, while in Command of the 6th Company, 9th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking.

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Born
Apr 22, 1913
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Died
Feb 28, 1943

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on July 23, 2013

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