About Michael Bauer
Lived 1895 – 1943 (aged 47). Michael Bauer was a military personnel.
Johann Michael Bauer (24 November 1895 – 15 February 1943) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Michael Bauer suffered a stroke on 3 February 1943 and died on 15 February 1943 in Sclobodka, Russia.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (22 October 1914) 1st Class (23 September 1918) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 February 1942 as Major and commander of the I./Infanterie-Regiment 499
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Who was Michael Bauer?
German officer and Knight's Cross recipient (1895-1943)
When was Michael Bauer born?
Michael Bauer was born on 24 November 1895 in Herzogenaurach.
When did Michael Bauer die?
Michael Bauer died on 15 February 1943 in Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic.
What was Michael Bauer's occupation?
Michael Bauer was a military personnel.
What nationality was Michael Bauer?
Michael Bauer's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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