| Georg Langendorf | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 July 1920 Gräfenhausen, Darmstadt, Germany |
| Died | 28 January 1999 |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmführer |
| Unit | 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross I Class Iron Cross II Class German Cross in Gold Wound Badge |
Georg Langendorf was a Obersturmführer (First Lieutenant) 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.
Georg Langendorf was born on 28 July 1920, in Gräfenhausen, Darmstadt. He was awarded the Knight's Cross while in command of the 5th (Heavy) Company, 11th SS Reconnaissance Battalion, 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland in March 1944.
Langendorf was wounded during the Battle of Berlin in April 1945 but survived the war and died on the 28 January 1999. [1][2]