Postwar Signature of Hans Teusen, who earned the Knight’s Cross as Zugführer in the 6. Kompanie/ Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 2. Later in 1944, he earned the German Cross in Gold with Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 16.
Awarded for actions at the Corinth canal on 26.04.1941. After he and his platoon were dropped south of the canal they stormed into action and quickly eliminated an AA battery at the south end of the bridge. They were, however, unable to prevent the demolition of this bridge.
With this Teusen and the rest of his company (led by Hauptmann Schirmer), began their attack into Corinth. Teusen, with the help of two captured self-propelled AA guns, pushed into the city. There he met with Schirmer again and pressed on towards Tolos, taking enemy positions and destroying their rearguard. Teusen was wounded at this stage of the battle but remained with his troops. As the battle continued to go in the Germans’ favour Teusen sent an English speaking Feldwebel to persuade the British to surrender. With a little bit of bluffing this attempt was successful, and Teusen’s platoon accepted the surrender of 72 British officers and 1200 men.
