Josef Diefenthal

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Josef Diefenthal
Nickname	Jupp
Born	5 October 1915
Died	13 April 2001(2001-04-13) (aged 85)
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Service/branch	Waffen-SS
Years of service	1939–1945
Rank	Sturmbannfuhrer
Unit	1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler
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

Josef Diefenthal (5 October 1915 — 13 April 2001) was a Sturmbannfuhrer (Major) in the Waffen-SS who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 February 1945 for his exploits during the Ardennes Offensive, while in command of the 3rd Battalion, 2nd SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment, 1st SS Division Leibstandarte SS Adolf Hitler.^[1]

Diefenthal was found guilty of war crimes committed during the Battle of the Bulge, and sentenced to death, which was changed to life imprisonment. He was released in 1956.^[2]

References

↑ The 1st SS Panzer Division in the Battle of the Bulge By Steve Kane p.149
↑ The 1st SS Panzer Division in the Battle of the Bulge By Steve Kane p.149

Persondata
Name	Diefenthal, Josef
Alternative names
Short description	SS officer
Date of birth	5 October 1915
Place of birth
Date of death	13 April 2001
Place of death

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