Greetings!

This is my first posting on the Forum and was hoping to get some new information on a lesser known DAK bearer of the Knight's Cross that earned this most prestigious award during the battle of El Alamein.

On October 23rd 1942 at the beginning of the second battle for El Alamein, Hauptmann Heinrich Hauptmann, a carrier officer, took Command of III. Battalion of 115th Panzer Grenadier Regiment (15th Panzer Division). At that time he was already decorated with both classes of the Iron Cross and the Infantry Assault Badge. His performance in the defensive battles at El Alamein during October 23rd till 28th 1942 earned him the Knight's Cross. The main thrust of the British 8th Army offensive came up against the 115th. The fighting was so fierce that the Regiment was nearly wiped out, the Rgt. Commander was missing and Hauptmann himself got wounded.

I'm hoping to find photos, documents and/or his RK Vorschlag. I already have a copy of his Heer Personnel File and have checked the most popular Forums and RKT websites. Any additional advise or assistance you could offer would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!!!!
David