Paul Becker – Artillerie-Regiment 3 (Ritterkreuz, Stalingrad)

Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photocopy of Paul Becker. Unteroffizier Paul Becker (21.03.1918 † 29.11.1992) earned the Ritterkreuz on October 25, 1942 as Obergefreiter und Richtschütze in the 10. Batterie/ Artillerie-Regiment 3 of the 3. Infanterie-Division. Good Condition. Measuring: Postcardsize.

Knight’s Cross: “Obergefreiter Paul Becker had already destroyed 28 enemy tanks during the heavy combat near Kalatsch, and for this he was awarded the Iron Cross First Class. During the battle of Stalingrad he significantly contributed to the successful defense against enemy counterattacks through his personal bravery and decisiveness. The Bolsheviks commenced a furious attack with strong infantry forces that had the support of numerous tanks. Their aim was to break through the German blocking position to the north of the city. Obergefreiter Becker persevered throughout the fierce hostile fire while serving at his gun, and in the heavy fighting he destroyed 13 enemy tanks (most of which were heavy types). He smashed local enemy infantry penetrations with well laid fire. Thus, within a short time, Obergefreiter Becker destroyed a total of 41 Soviet tanks and decisively contributed to the great successes of his Division.”