Günther Viezenz
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| Günther Viezenz | |
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| 1 February 1921 - 14 January 1999 | |
 Günther Viezenz |
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| Place of birth | Göhlenau, Free State of Prussia |
| Place of death | Cologne |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | -1945, 1956-1980 |
| Rank | Hauptmann (Wehrmacht) Oberst (Bundeswehr) |
| Unit | 10./GrenRgt 7 in the 252. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Bundeswehr |
Günther Viezenz (1 February 1921 – 14 January 1999) was a highly decorated German Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht.
Vienzez was born in Göhlenau (Golińsk), Province of Lower Silesia
Viezenz is the record-holder of the Tank Destruction Badge. He single handedly destroyed 21 enemy tanks with hand held explosives such as a panzerfaust, satchel charge or hand grenade. He was awarded four Tank Destruction Badges in Gold and one in Silver.
After World War II Viezenz joined the Bundeswehr on April 1, 1956 and retired as Oberst on March 30, 1980. He died in Cologne.
[edit] Awards
- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver
- 21 Tank Destruction Badges for Individual Combatants
- 1 Silver
- 4 Gold
- Iron Cross 2nd and 1st Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (7 January 1944)
[edit] References
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
