Hermann Ammer

Hermann Ammer
Born 8 March 1914
Mamming
Died 9 December 2000(2000-12-09) (aged 86)
Vilshofen an der Donau
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1934–1945
Rank Major der Reserve
Commands held II. / Grenadier-Regiment 62
Battles/wars

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

Hermann Ammer (8 March 1914 – 9 December 2000) was a highly decorated Major der Reserve 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. Hermann Ammer was captured by American troops in 1944 and was released in 1945.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations
  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 99.
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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