Robert Kaestner (27 October 1913 – 18 November 1990) was an Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients 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. Robert Kaestner was captured by American troops in 1945 and was released in 1946.
Born |
27 October 1913 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
|
Died |
18 November 1990 (aged 77)
|
Zodiac | Scorpio |
Tags | Add tag |