Josef Bremm | |
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Born | Mannebach, Vulkaneifel, German Empire | 3 May 1914
Died | 21 October 1998 Monreal, Germany | (aged 84)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service | Heer |
Years of service | 1935–45 |
Rank | Oberstleutnant |
Unit | 126th Infantry Division 712th Infantry Division 277th Infantry Division 272nd Volksgrenadier Division |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Other work | salesperson for agricultural machines |
Josef Benedikt Bremm (3 May 1914 – 21 October 1998) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Although Veit Scherzer challenged the presentation of the Swords in 2007, Bremm was the highest decorated soldier of the Eifel region.[1]