Joachim Menzel

Joachim Menzel
Born 11 October 1914
Bromberg
Died 3 January 2005(2005-01-03) (aged 90)
Ruhpolding
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1935–1945
Rank Major der Reserve
Commands held Heeres-Flak-Abteilung 277
Battles/wars

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

Joachim Menzel (11 October 1914 – 3 January 2005) 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.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations
  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, pp. 308, 498.
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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