Alois Rampf – Pionier-Bataillon 88 (46.Inf.Div.)

During the retreat of the 46. Infanterie-Division though the Becas Pass in the Carpathian mountains, the Soviets managed to get around retreating elements of the Division and occupy a height that overlooked the German escape route. The Germans thus had to either clear the Soviets from the hill or be wiped out. By committing all available elements they were however able to do so and thus escape the trap. Oberleutnant Rampf and his 3./Pionier-Bataillon 88 played a key role in successfully capturing this vital hill, and so Rampf was awarded the Knight’s Cross for his actions here.