Wilhelm Borchert (28 May 1904 - 13 May 1944) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 11 March 1943 as Hauptmann der Reserve and Führer III.Bataillon / Grenadier-Regiment 121 / 50.Infanterie-Division. The medal was awarded for distinguishing himself with his Bataillon as his Division was pulling back to the Kuban bridgehead in February 1943. During the time period 13-18 February 1943 the Bataillon repulsed 45 Soviet attacks, and it continued to provide good service up until when the 50. Infanterie-Division was able to occupy the so-called C-Line on the 24 February 1943.
Source :
Adolfo Diaz photo collection
https://commons.m.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Wilhelm_Borchert.jpg
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/28594/Borchert-Wilhelm.htm
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