Ritterkreuz rejected proposal of Wäckerle

[Massimiliano Afiero]

Among the rejected proposals of Ritterkreuz, Hilmar Wäckerle also appears. It was recommended to receive decoration in 1940 during the Dutch campaign, but the proposal was rejected. Does anyone know the motivation?

Max

[jrg]

I remember reading that he was effectively "persona non grata" within the higher echelons of the NSDAP following his removal from Dachau KZ for brutality - more for the opprobrium it brought rather than any concerns for the brutalised inmates. It is likely therefore that politics was a factor in the denial of the award.

[tigre]

Hello to all ; just a picture.....................

H. Wäckerle May 1940.

During a night attack against the Grebbeberg, H. Wäckerle (III./ SS DF CO) was wounded and after being rescued was replaced by Kumm (12./ SS DF CO). Perhaps this action was associated with his recommendation.

Source: https://assets.catawiki.com/image/cw_no ... 60552b.jpg

Cheers. Raúl M .