German Forces

SS-Obersturmbannfuehrer August Dieckmann

SS-Obersturmbannführer, the commander of the SS-Panzer Grenadier Regiment 10 "Westland" / 5th SS-Panzer Grenadier Division "Wiking". Recipiant of the Knights Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. Killed in action on 10/10/1943 leading his men against Russian fortifcations around the Dněpru River.