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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

Ritterkreuz Actions of Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn


Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn (1 May 1905 – 4 April 1970) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes #278 on 14 May 1941 as Major and Kommandeur Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 191 "Büffel" / 5.Gebirgs-Division. The medal was awarded for his support of Gruppe Ens during the breakthrough of the Metaxas line. Despite the strong enemy defensive fire and the difficult terrain he managed to bring his Sturmgeschütze into a suitable firing position for covering the attack of Gruppe Ens. This support was invaluable for the Gruppe’s success, enabling it to breakthrough the enemy line and help trigger the collapse of the enemy front.

He received the Eichenlaub #49 for his Ritterkreuz on 31 December 1941 as Major and Kommandeur Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 191 "Büffel" / 111.Infanterie-Division. The medal was awarded for the distinguished leadership of his Abteilung during the advance to the Dnieper river, the crossing of the river and in the subsequent encirclement battle of Kiev.

His last rank is Generalmajor.



Source :
https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=29879&p=2287604&hilit=G%C3%BCnther+HOFFMANN+SCH%C3%96NBORN#p2287604
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/8807/Hoffmann-Sch%C3%B6nborn-G%C3%BCnther.htm

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