August Zehender
SS General (1903-1945) · Germany · On the map · Died at 41
August Zehender was a German SS commander during the Nazi era. He led the SS Division Maria Theresia during World War II and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. He killed himself in Budapest in the closing months of the war.
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1945Died11 February 1945Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak LeavesAward1944Close Combat Clasp in SilverAwardWound Badge (1939) in GoldAward1943Close Combat Clasp in BronzeAwardKnight's Cross of the Iron CrossAward1942German Cross in GoldAward1940Iron Cross 1st ClassAward1939Anschluss MedalAwardIron Cross 2nd ClassAward1903Born28 April 1903
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Germany
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1903 to 1945 · aged 41
The same award as August
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Alfons RebaneBoth received Close Combat Clasp in SilverMartin BergBoth received Close Combat Clasp in Bronze
Alfons RebaneBoth received Close Combat Clasp in SilverMartin BergBoth received Close Combat Clasp in Bronze