Heer Knights Cross winner. Help needed

[Tunneller]

Hi,

I am trying to find out some information on a Knights Cross winner, Feldwebel Ludwig Bauer of the 117 Grenadier Regiment, 98th Infantry Division who won his Knights Cross for actions south of Rimini , Italy in September 1944. I understand he was awarded this medal for actions around the village of Il Palazzo between 5th and 7th September. He was later wounded and died 26th October 1944 and is buried at Fula Pass.

I am trying find out exactly what Ludwigs actions were during the fighting. I have traced him on the net but although there is a photo of him the information does not go into detail. Can anyone help me with this mans actions or the actions of his Regiment and Division between 5th and 7th September 1944. Italy is not a theatre I know much about.

Thanks

Jim.

[hucks216]

Have you tried to see if his personnel file is kept in any of the archives (NARA etc)? Depending on how complete it is (or how available it is) it could have the report of his actions for the recommendation of his award.

As for 98 ID, there are 2 books covering the units history. Both are in German...

Martin Gareis - Kampf und Ende der fränkisch sudetendeutschen 98. Infanterie Division

W. Schulz - Der Weg der 98. Infanterie Division 1939-1945

[speedytop]

Hi Jim,

http://www.kriegstote.org/cgi-bin/baseportal.pl?htx=/Kriegsopfer/details_kriegstote_aktuell&Id=4411

http://www.ritterkreuztraeger.info/rk/b/B110Bauer-Ludwig.pdf

http://www.ritterkreuztraeger-1939-45.de/Infanterie/B/Ba/Bauer-Ludwig-Fw.htm

But no further informations.

Uwe

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Hello: in addition to Uwe's links the Biblio's reference series on Knights Cross recipients, here those of the infantry,volume One quotes the supplement to the Armed Forces Daily Communique dated 10.Sep.1944:

The 98. Inf.Div., lead by Gen.Maj. Reinhardt distinguished itself during the severe defensive combats on the Adria Coast through outstanding perseverance (holding its ground). The division from 1. to 9.Sep. 1944 disabled 40 tanks. On 7.Sep. Uffz.Bauer distinguished himself especially during the retaking of the locale Il Palazzo. This courageous Unteroffizier belonged to the four men, including three officers, of the 98.Inf.Div. who for the extraordinary defensive deed of this division which was rebuilt after its destruction on the Crimea Peninsula, were awarded the Knights Cross.

Uffz. Bauer died following his wounding at the Main Dressing Station St. Lamzo near Morciano south of Rimini (Italy) on 26.Oct.1944.

After death and with date of 1.Oct.1944 he was promoted to Felswebel.

Bernhard H. Holst

[Tunneller]

Guys,

Thank you for your replies. i am trying to build up a picture of this man. i really appreciate your help on this.

Best regards

Jim

[Gordon]

I am looking for info on a Knights Cross holder - Herbert Steinkopf. Can anyone help please,

[monkey]

Jim,

Just saw/read your post on Ludwig Bauer....I have his Death Card(Sterbebild), can send picture upon request.

 

New member,

Rob

[Tunneller]

Rob,

Many  thanks  for  this. I  will  PM you  my  email  address.

 

Jim