Who is this KnightsCross Holder
 

Need info about this KC-holder. Stefan

Re: Who is this KnightsCross Holder
 

Hi Stefan

He is Ofw Alexander Uhlig. Fallschirmjager won RK 29.10.44 with 16./Fsch.Jag.Rgt.6 for action at Carentan. He was captured in July '44 and held in the US and England. He was actually the only German to escape from the UK - Camp 23 Subury, albeit after the end of hostilities.

Bryan

Re: Who is this KnightsCross Holder
 

Thank you, that helps. Stefan

Re: Who is this KnightsCross Holder
 

Just curious: how did he come to be photographed in full uniform with the RK which he was only awarded three months after being captured? Did medals get sent through to prisoners?

Re: Who is this KnightsCross Holder
 

I do not know if it is the case here, but sometimes a KC was "incorporated" on recievers, also after their death or capture. I have seen it in some of my "ADLER" magazines.
Best wishes
Christian

Re: Who is this KnightsCross Holder
 

Nick: Look at the clarity of the RK compared to the lack of clarity of his photo

Re: Who is this KnightsCross Holder
 

Good point!

So we now have proof of a secret Nazi project that developed Photoshop 50 years before the Allies.