Matthäus Hetzenauer, was a Nazi sniper who
served in the 3rd Mountain Division on the Eastern Front of the World War
II.
He begin his basic training in 1943.
He trained as a sniper from March to July 1944
in Truppenübungsplatz Seetaler-Alpe in
Steiermark, in Austria.
He suffered head trauma caused by artillery fire
on 6 November 1944
During his career as being a sniper has killed 345
persons (confirmed number kills).
The range of the most distant shot he has
reached is 1100 meters.
In 1945 Hetzenauer was captured by Soviet army
where he passed 5 years in their prison camp.
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| Honors Awards of Matthäus Hetzenauer |
Honors awards
1- In 1 September 1944, he got the Iron Cross 2nd
Class.
2- In 9 November 1944, he got the Wound Badge (1939)
in Black.
3- In 13 November 1944, he got the Infantry
Assault Badge (silver).
4- In 25 November 1944, he got the Iron Cross 1st
Class.
5- In 3 December 1944, he got the Sniper's Badge (1st
class - gold).
6- Close Combat Clasp in gold.
7- In 17 April 1945, he got the Knight's Cross of
the Iron Cross as Gefreiter (a german grade in second world war)
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