WARTIME KNIGHTS CROSS WINNER PORTRAIT PHOTO - STURMGESCHÜTZ RK WINNER - KURT SCHLIESSMANN

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    Description WARTIME KNIGHTS CROSS WINNER PORTRAIT PHOTO – STURMGESCHÜTZ RK WINNER – KURT SCHLIESSMANN Wartime portrait photo & signature. 9x13cm. Kurt Schließmann (August 6, 1920 – January 16, 2005) was a German army officer who served in assault gun (Sturmgeschütz) units during the Second World War. Military Role: Served in Sturmgeschütz (assault gun) units, operating the StuG III. Rose to the rank of Hauptmann (Captain). Commanded the 1st Company, Sturmgeschütz Brigade 286. Notable Achievements: Awarded the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (January 18, 1945). Distinguished himself in heavy fighting in Hungary (Miskolc and Tisza regions), including: Successfully clearing enemy forces from the town of Diósgyőr. Leading a bold breakout operation that rescued trapped German troops and artillery with minimal resources and no friendly casualties. Credited with personally destroying around 29 enemy tanks. Awards & Decorations: Knight’s Cross (1945) German Cross in Gold (1943) Iron Cross (2nd and 1st Class) Close Combat Clasp (Bronze) General Assault Badge (including higher grade) Overall: Schließmann was a highly effective assault gun commander, noted for aggressive leadership, tactical initiative, and success in defensive battles on the Eastern Front late in the war.

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