Oskar Niemeyer | |
|---|---|
| Died | 1914 Nimy, Belgium |
| Buried | 50°25′56″N 4°0′38″E / 50.43222°N 4.01056°E |
| Allegiance | German Empire |
| Years of service | 1913–14 |
| Rank | Musketier |
| Unit | 84th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Mons |
Musketier Oskar Niemeyer (n.d. – 23 August 1914) was a German soldier. He is recognized as the first recipient (posthumous) of the Iron Cross during the First World War.[1]
- ^ Henley, Jon (4 August 2014). "Enemies in life, comrades in death: a century to count the cost of war". the Guardian. Retrieved 19 November 2015.