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==Life== | ==Life== | ||
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[[File:Ernst Schweiger (links) und SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Werner am 9. Mai 1945 bei der Kapitulation bei Rokitzan (Pilsner Region). | [[File:Ernst Schweiger (links) und SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Werner am 9. Mai 1945 bei der Kapitulation bei Rokitzan (Pilsner Region).png|thumb|305px|Ernst Schweiger (left) and SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Werner on 9 May 1945 in [[Bohemia]] preparing to surrender to the [[US-Americans]].]] | ||
Werner, son of a wealthy factory, served, after his ''Abitur'' at the [[Gymnasium (school)|Gymnasium]], his mandatory time with the [[Reichsarbeitsdient]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reichsarbeitsdienst RAD]) and joined the SS 1937, serving in the SS-Standarte Germania of the [[SS-Verfügungstruppe]] (SS-Nr.: 351.243). His first deployments were to [[Austria]] and to the [[Sudetenland]]. From November 1938 until Oktober 1939, he was commanded to a SS-Junkerschule to become an officer. | Werner, son of a wealthy factory, served, after his ''Abitur'' at the [[Gymnasium (school)|Gymnasium]], his mandatory [[time]] with the [[Reichsarbeitsdient]] ([https://de.metapedia.org/wiki/Reichsarbeitsdienst RAD]) and joined the SS 1937, serving in the SS-Standarte [[Germania]] of the [[SS-Verfügungstruppe]] (SS-Nr.: 351.243). His first deployments were to [[Austria]] and to the [[Sudetenland]]. From November 1938 until Oktober 1939, he was commanded to a SS-Junkerschule to become an officer. | ||
===WWII=== | ===WWII=== | ||
In [[WWII]] he was wounded many times, at least once very severly, has the left side of his face was ripped open by shrapnel. | In [[WWII]] he was wounded many times, at least once very severly, has the [[left]] side of his face was ripped open by shrapnel. | ||
The Knight's Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by National socialist Germany during World War II. The Oakleaves was a second award, presented by [[SS-Oberstgruppenführer]] [[Sepp Dietrich]]. The date is taken from the announcement made by the [[6th Panzer Army|6. SS-Panzerarmee]]. | The Knight's Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by National [[socialist]] [[Germany]] during World War II. The Oakleaves was a second award, presented by [[SS-Oberstgruppenführer]] [[Sepp Dietrich]]. The date is taken from the announcement made by the [[6th Panzer Army|6. SS-Panzerarmee]]. | ||
The sequential number "864" was assigned by the [[Association of Knight's Cross Recipients]] (AKCR). Werner was awarded his Knight's Cross while in command of the 3rd Battalion, 4th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment ''The Führer'', [[2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich]]. | The sequential number "864" was assigned by the [[Association of Knight's Cross Recipients]] (AKCR). Werner was awarded his Knight's Cross while in command of the 3rd Battalion, 4th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment ''The [[Führer]]'', [[2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich]]. | ||
===After the war=== | ===After the war=== | ||
Werner survived the war as a prisoner of the French Government (illegally handed over by the US-Americans 1947), released in June 1951. He was a member of the [[AKCR]].<ref>Scherzer 2007, p. 184.</ref> | Werner survived the war as a prisoner of the [[French]] [[Government]] (illegally handed over by the US-Americans 1947), released in June 1951. He was a member of the [[AKCR]].<ref>Scherzer 2007, p. 184.</ref> | ||
==Death== | ==Death== | ||
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* Berger, Florian. ''Ritterkreuzträger mit Nahkampfspange in Gold''. Selbstverlag Florian Berger, 2004. ISBN 3-9501307-3-X. {{de icon}} | * Berger, Florian. ''Ritterkreuzträger mit Nahkampfspange in Gold''. Selbstverlag Florian Berger, 2004. ISBN 3-9501307-3-X. {{de icon}} | ||
* Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. ''Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945''. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5. {{de icon}} | * Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. ''Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945''. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5. {{de icon}} | ||
* Scherzer, Veit (2007). ''Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives'' (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2. | * Scherzer, Veit (2007). ''Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, [[Luftwaffe]], [[Kriegsmarine]], Waffen-SS, [[Volkssturm]] sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives'' (in [[German]]). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Birth date | 2 December 1917 |
| Place of birth | Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
| Death date | 8 August 1978 (aged 60) |
| Place of death | Essen, West Germany |
| Allegiance | File:Flag of the NSDAP (1920–1945).svg National Socialist Germany |
| Service/branch | File:Flag Schutzstaffel.png SS-VT File:Flag Schutzstaffel.png Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1937–1945 |
| Rank | SS-Sturmbannführer |
| Unit | 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross with Oakleaves German Cross in Gold Close Combat Clasp in Gold |
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Heinz Werner (b. 2 December 1917 in in Berlin-Friedenau; d. 8 August 1978 in Essen) was a German officer of the SS and Waffen-SS, at last SS-Sturmbannführer (Major) and recipient of the Knight's Cross with Oakleaves in World War II.
Life
File:Ernst Schweiger (links) und SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Werner am 9. Mai 1945 bei der Kapitulation bei Rokitzan (Pilsner Region).png
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Ernst Schweiger (left) and SS-Sturmbannführer Heinz Werner on 9 May 1945 in Bohemia preparing to surrender to the US-Americans.
Werner, son of a wealthy factory, served, after his Abitur at the Gymnasium, his mandatory time with the Reichsarbeitsdient (RAD) and joined the SS 1937, serving in the SS-Standarte Germania of the SS-Verfügungstruppe (SS-Nr.: 351.243). His first deployments were to Austria and to the Sudetenland. From November 1938 until Oktober 1939, he was commanded to a SS-Junkerschule to become an officer.
WWII
In WWII he was wounded many times, at least once very severly, has the left side of his face was ripped open by shrapnel.
The Knight's Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by National socialist Germany during World War II. The Oakleaves was a second award, presented by SS-Oberstgruppenführer Sepp Dietrich. The date is taken from the announcement made by the 6. SS-Panzerarmee.
The sequential number "864" was assigned by the Association of Knight's Cross Recipients (AKCR). Werner was awarded his Knight's Cross while in command of the 3rd Battalion, 4th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment The Führer, 2nd SS Panzer Division Das Reich.
After the war
Werner survived the war as a prisoner of the French Government (illegally handed over by the US-Americans 1947), released in June 1951. He was a member of the AKCR.[1]
Death
Werner died on the 8 August 1978 in Essen.
SS-Promotions
SS
- 1937: SS-Schütze
- 1937: SS-Junker
- 1938: SS-Oberjunker
- 9. November 1939: SS-Untersturmführer
Waffen-SS
- 21. Juni 1941: SS-Obersturmführer
- 20. April 1943: SS-Hauptsturmführer
- 9. November 1944: SS-Sturmbannführer
Awards and decorations
- SS-Ehrendegen
- Anschluss Medal (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 13. März 1938)
- Sudetenland Medal with the Prague Castle Bar (Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 1. Oktober 1938 mit Spange „Prager Burg“)
- Iron Cross (1939), 2nd and 1st Class
- 2nd Class on 28 May 1940
- 1st Class on 22 October 1941
- Infantry Assault Badge (Infanterie-Sturmabzeichen) in Silver
- Winter Battle in the East 1941–42 Medal
- Panzer Badge (Panzerkampfabzeichen des Heeres) in Bronze
- Wound Badge (Verwundetenabzeichen 1939) in Black, Silver and Gold
- Close Combat Badge (Nahkampfspange des Heeres) in Bronze, Silver and Gold
- Bronze in Summer 1943
- Silver on 9 November 1943
- Gold in April 1945
- German Cross in Gold on 29 May 1943 as SS-Obersturmführer and commander (Chef) of the 10. Kompanie/III. Bataillon (motorisiert)/SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 4 „Der Führer“/SS-Panzergrenadier-Division „Das Reich“
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 14 May 1941 as SS-Hauptsturmführer and chief of the 2./SS-Kradschützen-Bataillon/SS-Division "Reich"/XXXXI. Armeekorps/12. Armee{{#invoke:Footnotes|sfn|template=sfn}}|preview=Page using Template:Sfn with unknown parameter "_VALUE_"|ignoreblank=y| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ignore-err | loc | p | page | pages | postscript | pp | ps | ref | Ref }}
- Oak Leaves on 6 May 1945 (864th award) as SS-Sturmbannführer and commander (Kommandeur) of the III. (gepanzerten) Bataillons/SS-Panzergrenadier-Regiment 4 „Der Führer“/SS-Panzergrenadier-Division „Das Reich“
See also
Further reading
- Berger, Florian. Ritterkreuzträger mit Nahkampfspange in Gold. Selbstverlag Florian Berger, 2004. ISBN 3-9501307-3-X. (German)
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5. (German)
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
References
- ↑ Scherzer 2007, p. 184.