Hans-Werner Bartels

Hans-Werner Bartels
Born 28 January 1910
Salzwedel
Died 2 December 1991(1991-12-02) (aged 81)
Leer
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1939–1945
Rank Major der Reserves
Commands held I. / Grenadier-Regiment 399
Battles/wars

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

Hans-Werner Bartels (28 January 1910 – 2 December 1991) was a highly decorated Major der Reserves 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.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations
  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 104.
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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