Fritz Vehse

Fritz Vehse
Born 23 April 1924 (1924-04-23) (age 87)
Berlin
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1942–1945
Rank Gefreiter
Unit 3. / Pionier-Battaillon, 342 Infantry Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Iron Cross 1st Class
Iron Cross 2nd Class

Fritz Vehse (born 23 April 1924) is a former Gefreiter in the Wehrmacht 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.

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Further reading

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.