Hans-Joachim Weißflog
‹ The template below (Foreign character) is being considered for deletion. See templates for discussion to help reach a consensus.›
The title of this article contains the character ß . Where it is unavailable or not desired, the name may be represented as Hans-Joachim Weissflog.
Hans-Joachim Weißflog (23 February 1923 – 11 August 1995) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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. Hans-Joachim Weißflog was captured by American troops at the end of the war. He was transferred to Soviet custody, but later released because of the severity of his wounds.
Awards and decorations
References
- Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 357.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Kurowski, Franz (2010). Panzer Aces III:German Tank Commanders in Combat in WWII. Mechanicsburg, PA USA: Stackpole Books. ISBN 978-0-8117-0654-4
- 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.
External links
| Persondata |
| Name |
Weissflog, Hans-Joachim |
| Alternative names |
|
| Short description |
German officer and Knight's Cross recipient |
| Date of birth |
23 February 1923 |
| Place of birth |
Lommatzsch, Germany |
| Date of death |
11 August 1995 |
| Place of death |
Herzogenrath, Germany |