Diddo Diddens
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Diddo Diddens
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| Born | 22 April 1917 Bunderhammrich |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Bunderhammrich |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1938–44 |
| Rank | Hauptmann of the Reserves |
| Unit | Sturmgeschützabteilung Großdeutschland |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Diddo Diddens (22 April 1917 – 27 September 1997) was a highly decorated Hauptmann of the Reserves in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- General Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (27 April 1944)
Wehrmachtbericht reference
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| 27 April 1944 | Nördlich von Jassy traten die Sowjets mit starken Kräften zum Angriff an. Sie scheiterten am zähen Widerstand der deutschen und rumänischen Truppen. Örtliche Einbrüche wurden abgeriegelt. In diesem Kampfraum hat sich am 25. April ein Sturmgeschützverband der Panzergrenadierdivision "Großdeutschland" unter Führung von Oberleutnant Diddens besonders ausgezeichnet.[5] | North of Jassy, the Soviets attacked with strong forces. They failed because of the tenacious resistance of the German and Romanian troops. Local penetrations were sealed off. In this battle area has an assault gun unit of the Panzergrenadier Division "Großdeutschland" under the leadership of Lieutenant Diddens particularly distinguished itself on 25 April. |
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Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the Infanterie-Regiment, Infanterie-Division (motorized) and Panzergrenadier-Division "Großdeutschland"
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| Infanterie-Regiment "Großdeutschland" 1 | ||
| Panzergrenadier-(Grenadier)/Regiment "Großdeutschland" | ||
| Panzerfüsilier-(Füsilier)/Regiment "Großdeutschland" | ||
| Panzer-Regiment "Großdeutschland" |
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| Panzerartillerie-Abteilung "Großdeutschland" | ||
| Panzerjäger-Abteilung "Großdeutschland" | ||
| Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung/Brigade "Großdeutschland" |
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| Panzeraufklärungs-Abteilung "Großdeutschland" |
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| (Panzer-)Pionier-Bataillon "Großdeutschland" |
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| I./Panzer-Regiment 26 (Panther-Abteilung) (attached) |
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1 Knight's Cross with Infanterie-Regiment 80 (34th Infantry Division). 2 Knight's Cross with Pionier-Battalion "Großdeutschland", Oak Leaves with Grenadier-Regiment "Großdeutschland". 3 Knight's Cross and Oak Leaves with Aufklärungs-Abteilung 5 (5th light Infantry Division). 4 Knight's Cross with Panzer-Abteilung 18 (18th Panzer Division) 5 Knight's Cross and Oak Leaves with Panzer-Regiment 2 (16th Panzer Division), Diamonds with Army Group North.
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