Helmut Arpke
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Helmut Arpke
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| Born | 20 March 1917 Graudenz |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. near Schaikowka, Kaluga |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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| Rank | Oberleutnant der Reserve |
| Unit | Fallschirmjäger-Sturm-Abteilung "Koch" |
| Battles/wars | World War II <templatestyles src="Plainlist/styles.css"/> |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Helmut Arpke (born 20 March 1917 in Graudenz; killed in action 16 January 1942 near Schaikowka) was a member of the Fallschirmjäger during World War II and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for his actions during the Battle of Fort Eben-Emael. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Cuffband "Crete"
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 May 1940 as Feldwebel in the assault group "Stahl" of the Luftlande-Sturm-Abteilung "Koch"[2][3]
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