Paul-Hermann Werner (19 March 1893 - 30 June 1940) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 3 June 1940 as Oberst and Kommandeur Panzer-Regiment 31 / 5.Panzer-Division. The following wartime excerpt (dated 30 August 1940) describes why Werner received the Ritterkreuz: "Oberst Paul-Hermann Werner, commander of a Panzer-Regiment, smashed an advance by strong enemy tank forces that was aimed at an important march route. This was made possible through his determined conduct and skillful leadership of his own troops. Later on he made the independent decision to seize the Maubeuge Fortress from the south. Along with elements of his Regiment, he occupied the citadel as well as two forts. These were then held until the arrival of further reinforcements."
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