Harald Riipalu
Harald Riipalu (born as Harald Reibach) (13 February 1912 – 4 April 1961) was an Estonian commander in the German Wehrmacht and the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Harald Riipalu | |
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Harald Riipalu in 1944 | |
| Born | 13 February 1912 Saint Petersburg, Russian Empire |
| Died | 4 April 1961 (aged 49) West Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom |
| Allegiance | Estonia, Soviet Union, Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Estonian Army Red Army Wehrmacht Waffen-SS |
| Years of service | 1935–45 |
| Rank | Obersturmbannführer |
| Unit | 20th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Estonian) |
| Commands held | 36th Estonian Police Battalion |
| Battles/wars | World War II Eastern Front |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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