Heinrich Kiesling

Heinrich Kiesling
Born 31 May 1909(1909-05-31)
Gröppendorf
Died 18 June 1944(1944-06-18) (aged 35)
Vitebsk, Belarus
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1930-1944
Rank Oberst
Commands held Grenadier-Regiment 529
Battles/wars

World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Heinrich Kiesling (31 May 1909 – 18 June 1944) was a highly decorated Hauptmann in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Heinrich Kiesling listed as missing in action on 18 June 1944 in the area of Vitebsk, Belarus.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations
  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 210.
  2. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 64.
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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