Alfred Siegling

Alfred Siegling
Born 15 March 1918
Erlau, Germany
Died 6 September 1984
Germany
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Waffen SS
Years of service 1939–1945
Rank Untersturmführer
Unit 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class
Wound Badge in Silver
Panzer Badge in Silver

Alfred Siegling was a Untersturmführer (Second Lieutenant), in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This award recognizes extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.

Alfred Siegling was born on 15 March 1918 at Erlau. He volunteered to join the SS and was posted to the 2nd SS Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion, Das Reich Division. He was awarded the Knights Cross in December 1943. Siegling survived the war and died in West Germany in September 1984.[1][2]

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