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Peter Eil

1917 – 1965

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient

Soldier

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About Peter Eil

Lived 1917 – 1965 (aged 47). Peter Eil was a soldier.

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Important facts

Born

17 July 1917, Saarland

Birth century

20th century

Died

16 July 1965, Saarburg

Occupation

Soldier

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class; Iron Cross (1939), 1st class; Cruciada împotriva comunismului; Eastern Medal; Close Combat Clasp in Bronze; Wound Badge; Infantry Assault Badge; Crimea Shield; Infantry Assault Badge in Silver; Wound Badge (1939) in Black; Wound Badge (1939) in Silver

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Peter Eil's

Victor Ernest Shelford

1877 – 1968

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Eil?

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient (1917–1965)

When was Peter Eil born?

Peter Eil was born on 17 July 1917 in Saarland.

When did Peter Eil die?

Peter Eil died on 16 July 1965 in Saarburg.

What was Peter Eil's occupation?

Peter Eil was a soldier.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Eil

· Wikidata: Q7173827

· DBpedia: Peter Eil

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