Franz Dutter | |
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Born | 24 October 1917 Wiener Neustadt, Austria |
Died | 21 November 1996 Wiener Neustadt, Austria |
(aged 79)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1936–1945 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Grenadier-Regiment 2 |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Franz Dutter (24 October 1917 – 21 November 1996) was a highly decorated Major 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 and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.