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Major Clemens-Heinrich Graf von Kageneck

Major Clemens-Heinrich Graf von Kageneck (1913-2005), commander Schwere Panzer-Abteilung 503. Knight's Cross with Oakleaves awarded on June 26, 1944.

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Clemens-Heinrich Graf von Kageneck 17 October 1913 – 18 March 2005 was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded Panzer-Abteilung 503. He was also a recipient of the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. His brother was Erbo Graf von Kageneck a Luftwaffe pilot who was credited with 67 victories and received the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.

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