Hugo Paul
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Hugo Paul
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| Born | 1 February 1913 Villingen / Hesse |
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| Allegiance |  Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
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Heer Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1931–45 1956–70 |
| Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
| Commands held | Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon Paul |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hugo Paul (1 February 1913 – 12 March 1993) was a highly decorated Major in the Fallschirmjäger 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 was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Awards and decorations
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th Class (20 July 1936)[1]
- Fallschirmschützenabzeichen (14 January 1941)[1]
- Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black (18 March 1942)[1]
- Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (18 March 1943)[2]
- Ärmelband Kreta (20 May 1943)[2]
- Ärmelband Afrika (30 July 1943)[2]
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 November 1944 as Hauptmann and leader of Fallschirmjäger-Bataillon Paul[3]
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