Alfred Titschkus | |
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Born | 19 February 1921 Stegen, Austria |
Died | 5 April 1945 (aged 24) Poland |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Waffen SS |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Unterscharführer |
Unit | 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class |
Alfred Titschkus was an Unterscharführer 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.
Alfred Titschkus was a Vehicle commander in the 3rd SS Panzer Reconnaissance Battalion, SS Division Totenkopf when he was awarded the Knight's Cross in December 1944 while serving on the Eastern Front.[1] [2]