| Hermann Lang | |
|---|---|
| File:Herman Lang.jpg | |
| Born | 24 March 1922 |
| Died | 12 March 1975 (aged 52) |
| Place of birth | Füssen |
| Place of death | near Lenggries |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |
 Waffen SS |
| Years of service | 1939–1945 |
| Rank | Oberscharführer |
| Unit | 3rd SS Panzer Division Totenkopf |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | |
Hermann Lang was an Oberscharführer, in the Waffen SS during World War II who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. This was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II.[1]
At the time of his award he was an Unterscharführer and platoon commander in the, 5th Company, 6th SS Panzer Grenadier Regiment Theodor Eicke [2][3]
References[]
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas, 2000. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Mitcham, Jr.Samuel, Retreat to the Reich, Stackpole books 2007. ISBN 0-8117-3384-X
- Henschler Henri & Fay Will, Armor Battles of the Waffen-SS, 1943-45 Stackpole Books, 2003. ISBN 0-8117-2905-2
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