Erich Abraham (soldier)

Erich Max Robert Abraham
Born 16 November 1921
Krappitz
Died 8 December 1943(1943-12-08) (aged 22)
Wjassowice, Russia
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1941–1943
Rank Oberleutnant der Reserve
Unit Panzergrenadier-Regiment 13
Battles/wars

World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Erich Max Robert Abraham (16 November 1921 – 8 December 1943) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Erich Abraham was killed on 8 December 1943 near Wjassowice, Russia. He was posthumously promoted to Oberleutnant der Reserve and on 20 January 1944 was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations
  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 97.
Bibliography
  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
  • Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.

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