Franz Siebert (17 March 1915 - 17 January 1999) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 9 July 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and Zugführer in 3.Kompanie / Panzerjäger-Abteilung 306 / 306.Infanterie-Division. He was awarded the Ritterkreuz for actions around Kriwoi Rog, where he destroyed 10 enemy tanks in the engagement. When he ran out of ammo, he dismounted his tank and attacked with hand grenades and machine guns!
Source :
Adolfo Diaz photo collection
http://www.od43.com/Genuine_Panzer_Signatures_Pi.html
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/20889/Siebert-Franz.htm
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