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'''Wilhelm Gerhard Werner Lindenau''' (born 16 September 1895) is a [[Rotgeheim|Rotgeheiman]] Unterscharführer (Corporal) in the [[Verteidigungsstaffel]]. He is best known for his actions during the [[Invasion of Scheinfeld]], for which he received the highest military honor in Rotgeheim, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. | '''Wilhelm Gerhard Werner Lindenau''' (born 16 September 1895) is a [[Rotgeheim|Rotgeheiman]] Unterscharführer (Corporal) in the [[Verteidigungsstaffel]]. He is best known for his actions during the [[Invasion of Scheinfeld]], for which he received the highest military honor in Rotgeheim, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. | ||
| + | During an engagement with enemy forces during the first days of the Invasion of Scheinfeld, Lindenau's column came under intense small arms and anti-tank fire. His vehicle suffered a direct hit from a large-caliber anti-tank gun, killing and wounding several soldiers within. Lindenau braved heavy enemy fire to remove the wounded and dead from the crippled vehicle, making nearly a dozen trips back and forth to do so. For his gallantry and heroism in the face of the enemy he was awarded several high honors, including the Knight's Cross. | ||
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Latest revision as of 23:11, 21 September 2016
| Wilhelm Lindenau | |
| Born | 16 September 1895 Diergau, Kronenberg, Rotgeheim |
| Allegiance | Rotgeheim |
| Service/branch |  Waffen-Verteidigungsstaffel
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| Years of Service | 1913 – Present |
| Rank | Unterscharführer (Corporal) |
| Unit | 2nd Battalion, 28th Panzergrenadier Regiment, 5th VS-Panzer Division Wiking |
| Battles/wars | Invasion of Scheinfeld |
Wilhelm Gerhard Werner Lindenau (born 16 September 1895) is a Rotgeheiman Unterscharführer (Corporal) in the Verteidigungsstaffel. He is best known for his actions during the Invasion of Scheinfeld, for which he received the highest military honor in Rotgeheim, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
During an engagement with enemy forces during the first days of the Invasion of Scheinfeld, Lindenau's column came under intense small arms and anti-tank fire. His vehicle suffered a direct hit from a large-caliber anti-tank gun, killing and wounding several soldiers within. Lindenau braved heavy enemy fire to remove the wounded and dead from the crippled vehicle, making nearly a dozen trips back and forth to do so. For his gallantry and heroism in the face of the enemy he was awarded several high honors, including the Knight's Cross.
