Cay-Lorenz Baron von Brockdorff
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Cay-Lorenz Baron von Brockdorff
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Born | 25 August 1923 Berlin |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Coburg |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1940–45 |
Rank | Oberleutnant |
Unit | Panzer-Regiment 15 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Cay-Lorenz Baron von Brockdorff (25 August 1923 – 11 September 1997) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and 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. Cay-Lorenz Baron von Brockdorff was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until June 1945.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (18 July 1942)
- 1st Class (20 February 1943)
- Panzer Badge
- in Silver (11 September 1941)
- in Silver with Numeral 25 (15 October 1943)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black (28 August 1942)
- in Silver (18 March 1943)
- in Gold (31 July 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1945 as Oberleutnant and regiment adjutant in Stab Panzer-Regiment 15[1]
References
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External links
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 124.