Johann "Hans" Sandner (15 October 1921 - 26 December 1983) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 13 June 1941 as Oberjäger and Gruppenführer in 11.Kompanie / III.Bataillon / Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 / 5.Gebirgs-Division. The following newspaper excerpt describes why Sandner received the Ritterkreuz: “Acting on his own initiative, Oberjäger Sandner was the first man of his attacking Kompanie to clear the only possible approach route to the Greek Kelkajia fortified complex (which consisted of over 10 bunkers). This act was of decisive importance for the storming of this position, which in turn was the key to breaking through the Metaxas Line in this area. Such a success was only possible thanks to his great personal bravery and sound judgement on the battlefield.”
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