Erich Friedrich
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| Born | 15 July 1914 Brumby, Germany |
| Died | Error: Need valid death date (first date): year, month, day Mutterstadt, Germany |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Years of service | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant |
| Unit | Panzergrenadier-Regiment 33 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Erich Karl Alfred Friedrich (15 July 1914 – 1 October 1983) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was also awarded the very rare Close Combat Clasp in Gold one of only 631 awards.
Awards and decorations
- Sudetenland Medal (November 1939)[1]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge
- Panzer Badge in Bronze (30 August 1941)[1]
- Eastern Front Medal (10 September 1942)[1]
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (7 November 1943)[1]
- Close Combat Clasp
- German Cross in Gold on 10 August 1943 as Oberfeldwebel in the 1./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 33[3]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 September 1944 as Oberfeldwebel and company troop leader in 1./Panzergrenadier-Regiment 33[4][5]
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