Albert Müller | |
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Born | 20 September 1913 Oftersheim, Germany |
Died | 2 February 1993 |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Waffen SS |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Hauptscharführer |
Unit | SS-VT 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Close Combat Clasp in Bronze Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 |
Albert Müller was a Hauptscharführer in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Hauptscharführer Albert Müller was awarded the Knight's Cross on 4 September 1943 as platoon commander in the 4th Company, 10th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Westland, 5th SS Panzer Division Wiking, while serving on the Eastern Front.[1][2]