EKII Spange document group

[Jim R]

Just received this nice EKII spange document with write-up and other documents. The documents are for Medic Max Knappe. Can someone translate the write-up for me? Thank you for your assistance. Jim

[Chris Boonzaier]

That is one very sexy group indeed!

A slight pity the WW1 EK doc is missing, but the group itself is really nice, the citation fantastic!

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Hello.

To summarize the description of the deed(s) that led to the award it was of note that during a bombing attack which killed a number of troops several were severely wounded and were in  exposed positions. Uffz. Knappe retrieved them and sheltered and treated them without being intimidated by further bombing  and strafing. He distinguished himself on two other occasions.

Bernhard H. Holst

[Jock Auld]

A brave man, I think I am correct in stating that within the British Army our medics have won the most VCs, it must be a common trait for medics all round.  Glad the group is pretty well intact!

Thanks for posting it.

[Jim R]

Thank you for your comments.  Jim

[Jim R]

Who signed the Krim and Kuban documents?  I have tried to search and can't find.  Thanks,  Jim

[Bernhard H.Holst]

Who signed the Krim and Kuban documents?  I have tried to search and can't find.  Thanks,  Jim

hello Jim.

Krim Shield signed by v. Manstein and Kuban by v. Kleist.

Bernhard H. Holst

[Jim R]

Thank you Bernhard.  Jim

[Brian R]

I love this group for a number reasons. Firstly, EKs to medical personal are amongst my favorites (both WWI and WWII) and I am super partial to any award that includes documentation as to how or why the award was made. Also, I find Spange documents from the mid-war years to be relatively uncommon. It seems that most were awarded during the early days - Polish Campaign, French Campaign and the first year of Barbarossa. 

[turtle]

Very interesting group, especially with the other citations and the document describing his deeds!!