| Martin Tappe | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 January 1910 Löhne, Germany |
| Died | 19 April 1969 Wuppertal, Germany |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1936–1945 |
| Rank | Obersturmbannführer and Oberstleutnant of Schutzpolizei |
| Unit | 4th SS Polizei Panzergrenadier Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross German Cross in Gold Iron Cross 1st Class Iron Cross 2nd Class Eastern Front Medal 1941/42 |
Martin Tappe (10 January 1910 — 19 April 1969) was a Obersturmbannführer (Lieutenant Colonel) and Oberstleutnant of Schutzpolizei in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.
Martin Tappe was born on the 10 January 1910, in Löhne Westfalen. He was awarded the Knights Cross in March 1945 while in command of the II.Battalion, 8th SS Polizei Panzer Grenadier Regiment (4th SS Polizei Panzergrenadier Division) on the Eastern Front.
Tappe survived the war and died on the 19 April 1969 in Wuppertal. [1] [2]