Helmut Ringler (4 October 1915 - 22 June 1962) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes on 15 May 1940 as Leutnant in Sturmgruppe "Stahl" / Fallschirmjäger-Sturmabteilung "Koch". The medal was awarded for his role during the capture of the Veldwezelt bridge during the German invasion of Belgium. He and his Zug of HMGs landed as part of the second wave. Quickly taking charge, Ringler and his troops were able to seize a hostile trench section and thereafter break up opposing counterattacks against the German bridgehead with effective machine gun fire.
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https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/66442/Ringler-Helmut.htm
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