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Wednesday, July 29, 2020

Ritterkreuz Actions of Werner von Gilsa


Werner Albrecht Freiherr von und zu Gilsa (4 March 1889 - 9 May 1945) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 5 June 1940 as Oberst and Kommandeur Infanterie-Regiment 9 / 23.Infanterie-Division. The medal was awarded for his actions during the battle of France. Personally leading at the head of his III. Bataillon, he was to prevent the destruction of the Maas bridges in his Division’s sector. Through this he contributed majorly to the swift continued advance of Gruppe Haase.

Gilsa received the Eichenlaub #68 for his Ritterkreuz on 24 January 1942 as Generalmajor and Kommandeur 216. Infanterie-Division. The medal was awarded for his outstanding defense of the Fortress Suchinitschi (located in the central part of the Eastern front) during the general German retreat from Moscow.

Source :
https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?p=2282864#p2282864
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/47134/Gilsa-Freiherr-von-und-zu-Werner-Albrecht.htm

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