Werner Poetschke
Waffen-SS officer, SS Pz Rgt 1 LSSAH / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Werner Poetschke (6 March 1914 – 24 March 1945) was a German SS-Sturmbannführer and battalion commander. He commanded SS Panzer Regiment 1 LSSAH during the Ardennes Offensive and is considered to be the primary person responsible for the Malmedy massacre.
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Werner Herman Gustav Pötschke | |
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Born | (1914-03-06)6 March 1914 Brussels, Belgium |
Died | 24 March 1945(1945-03-24) (aged 31) Veszprém, Hungary |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Waffen-SS |
Years of service | 1935–45 |
Rank | SS-Sturmbannführer |
Service number | SS #288,965 |
Unit | LSSAH Das Reich |
Commands held | SS Panzer Regiment 1 LSSAH |
Known for | Malmedy massacre |
Battles/wars | World War II Ardennes Offensive |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves German Cross in Gold |
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