Waldemar von Gazen

Waldemar von Gazen genannt von Gaza (6 December 1917 – 13 January 2014)

After a period of convalescence he was transferred to the Generalstab des Heeres (General staff of the Army) on 1 July 1944. Here he received a general staff traineeship. He was appointed Ia (operations officer) of the 13. Panzer-Division stationed in Hungary in early September 1944. In February 1945, he was transferred again and was appointed Ia (operations officer) of the 2. Panzer-Division in February 1945. Von Gazen was taken prisoner of war in the Böhmerwald at the end of hostilities in Europe.

Later life Following his release from captivity, Von Gazen studied Jurisprudence and became a lawyer and notary in Uslar.

Awards Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (29 September 1939) 1st Class (14 October 1939) Panzer Badge in Bronze (3rd Class) Wound Badge in Silver Tank Destruction Badge Kuban Shield German Cross in Gold on 15 November 1941 as Oberleutnant in the 2./Schützen-Regiment 66 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Knight's Cross on 18 September 1942 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 2./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 182nd Oak Leaves on 18 January 1943 as Hauptmann and leader of a Kampfgruppe of the 13. Panzer-Division (I./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66) 38th Swords on 3 October 1943 as Major and leader Panzergrenadier-Regiment 66 Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht on 3 October 1943