FREYER Siegfried ~NEW Freyer, Siegfried *February 11th, 1917 (Woynassen/Krs. Oletzko/East Prussia, Germany) +May 10th, 2014 Knights Cross: July 23rd, 1942 As: Wachtmeister Zugführer, 4. Kompanie, I. Abteilung, Panzer-Regiment 24, 24. Panzer-Division On the 07.07.1942, during the urban combat in Voronezh, Wachtmeister Freyer attacked a group of Soviet tanks that were trying to break through the encirclement ring of the Kampfgruppe on his own initiative. He destroyed 10 Soviet T-34 tanks in the space of just a half hour, and in doing so decisively contributed to the eventual occupation of Voronezh. He would be decorated with the Knight’s Cross for this action. Submitted on 19th July 1942. Preliminary document on 24th July 1942 to AOK 2. Postwar signed photo measuring 4” x 6” Price: $23.00 Please contact us before ordering to confirm availability and shipping costs. Buy now with your credit card NEW"> other ways to buy