Hitler with Jordan, Eibl, Hoffmann-Schönborn, Boeselager and Noak

The new Eichenlaubrträger met with Hitler at the Führerhauptquartier Wolfsschanze, 30 January 1942. The recipients are, from left to right: Generalmajor Hans Jordan (Eichenlaub #59 on 16 January 1942 as Oberst and Kommandeur Infanterie-Regiment 49 / 28. Infanterie-Division), Oberst Karl Eibl (Eichenlaub #50 on 31 December 1941 as Oberst and Kommandeur Infanterie-Regiment 132 / 44.Infanterie-Division), Major Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn (Eichenlaub #49 on 31 December 1941 as Major and Kommandeur Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 191 "Büffel"), Rittmeister Georg Freiherr von Boeselager (Eichenlaub #53 on 31 December 1941 as Rittmeister and Chef 1.Schwadron / Aufklärungs-Abteilung 6 / 6.Infanterie-Division), and Oberleutnant Karl-Heinz Noak (Eichenlaub #63 on 16 January 1942 as Oberleutnant and Chef 1.Kompanie / Panzerjäger-Abteilung 137 / 137.Infanterie-Division), Photograph by Heinrich Hoffmann (1885–1957).

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https://www.deutsche-biographie.de/gnd118810723.html#dbocontent

Ritterkreuz Actions of Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn

Günther Hoffmann-Schönborn (1 May 1905 – 4 April 1970) received the Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes #278 on 14 May 1941 as Major and Kommandeur Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 191 "Büffel" / 5.Gebirgs-Division. The medal was awarded for his support of Gruppe Ens during the breakthrough of the Metaxas line. Despite the strong enemy defensive fire and the difficult terrain he managed to bring his Sturmgeschütze into a suitable firing position for covering the attack of Gruppe Ens. This support was invaluable for the Gruppe’s success, enabling it to breakthrough the enemy line and help trigger the collapse of the enemy front.

He received the Eichenlaub #49 for his Ritterkreuz on 31 December 1941 as Major and Kommandeur Sturmgeschütz-Abteilung 191 "Büffel" / 111.Infanterie-Division. The medal was awarded for the distinguished leadership of his Abteilung during the advance to the Dnieper river, the crossing of the river and in the subsequent encirclement battle of Kiev.

His last rank is Generalmajor.

Source :
https://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=29879&p=2287604&hilit=G%C3%BCnther+HOFFMANN+SCH%C3%96NBORN#p2287604
https://www.tracesofwar.com/persons/8807/Hoffmann-Sch%C3%B6nborn-G%C3%BCnther.htm