Ludwig Bauer, last RK recipient, 9. Pz. Div.

[hucks216]

So was the paperwork for his RK actually completed before the final whistle (so to speak)?

[don_kihotis7]

Chris...nothing derogatory, British tongue in cheek humour, check out his "combat action" in this link.. Träger des Ritterkreuz des Eiserne Kreuz, Lt.Ludwig Bauer, Pz.Reg.33, 9.Pz.Div. (Wiener). I think luck was his middle name, unlike many of his comrades he served with !

Prost ! Steve.

Hey Steve, i got it now. I thought you meant to say " i wouldn't want to fight against him" not along side with him. But now i understand why you said that. Thanks. I will contact him and ask him to sign his book with a dedication to me.

[Bill T]

Ludwig Bauer is a true hero, and a man who has cheated death on many occasions. His service is truly an amazing one to research and learn about.

Anyone who is further interested in Herr Bauer, then check out History Channels "Greatest Tank Battles", which they did a full episode on his extraordinary experiences in the Panzerwaffe

[Scout]

Interesting pics and story. Thanks for posting.

[don_kihotis7]

Bill have you contacted him yet?

[Wagriff]

I think your right Steve..."Lucky" was his middle name

If you go by his comrade's fates, I'd say his middle name was more likely to be "Jonah"... Not a good guy to serve around!