Gustav Ponath, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German officer and Knight's Cross recipient
Date of Birth: 27-Feb-1898
Place of Birth: Kościanka, West Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland
Date of Death: 14-Apr-1941
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About Gustav Ponath
- Gustav Ponath (27 February 1898 – 14 April 1941) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II.
- He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
- The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
- Gustav Ponath was killed in action near Tobruk, Libya by Australian troops during the Siege of Tobruk.
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