About Martin Strahammer
Lived 1890 – 1945 (aged 54). Martin Strahammer was an American military personnel.
Martin Strahammer (13 November 1890 – 2 May 1945) was an Austrian general in the armed forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Following his surrender, he was shot by American forces on 2 May 1945 at Parma under unclear circumstances.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (8 September 1917) Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (4 July 1941) & 1st Class (5 August 1941) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 30 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Panzer-Jäger-Abteilung 240 Oak Leaves on 11 August 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 146
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Who was Martin Strahammer?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1890-1945)
When was Martin Strahammer born?
Martin Strahammer was born on 13 November 1890 in Gösting.
When did Martin Strahammer die?
Martin Strahammer died on 2 May 1945 in Parma.
What was Martin Strahammer's occupation?
Martin Strahammer was a military personnel.
What nationality was Martin Strahammer?
Martin Strahammer was American.
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