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3 unusual facts about Hugo Gutmann


Hugo Gutmann

In 1902, Gutmann joined the Bavarian Army and had risen to the rank of highest ranking NCO (Feldwebel) by 1904, when he was transferred to the reserves.

Hitler would wear this medal throughout the remainder of his career, including while serving as Fuhrer of Nazi Germany.

Gutmann later lobbied for Hitler's award of the Iron Cross First Class (an award typically reserved for commissioned officers), and the decoration was presented on August 4, 1918, near Soissons, on recommendation from Gutmann.



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