Siegfried Lüngen | |
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Born | 4 August 1916 Magdeburg, Germany |
Died | 6 August 1994 Rosslau, Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Waffen SS |
Years of service | 1939–1945 |
Rank | Hauptscharführer |
Unit | 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Iron Cross I Class Iron Cross II Class Eastern Front Medal |
Siegfried Lüngen (1916–1994) was a Hauptscharführer in the Waffen SS during World War II. He was a recipient of 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.
He was awarded the Knight's Cross in November 194, when in command of the 6th Company, 23rd SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Norge, 11th SS Volunteer Panzergrenadier Division Nordland.[1][2]