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Harald Riipalu | |
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![]() Harald Riipalu in 1944 | |
Born | Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire | 13 February 1912
Died | 4 April 1961 West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom | (aged 49)
Allegiance | Estonia, Soviet Union, Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Estonian Army Red Army Wehrmacht Waffen-SS |
Years of service | 1935–45 |
Rank | Obersturmbannführer |
Unit | 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Estonian) |
Commands | 36th Estonian Police Battalion |
Battles/wars | World War II Eastern Front |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Harald Riipalu (born as Harald Reibach) (13 February 1912 – 4 April 1961) was an Estonian commander in the German Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.