Anton Vandieken (4 July 1909 — 29 October 2005) was a Sturmbannführer (Major) in the Waffen-SS during World War II, who was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, which was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership by Nazi Germany during World War II. Anton Vandieken was born on the 4 July 1909. During World War II he volunteered to join the Waffen SS in January 1940. He was posted to the SS Cavalry Brigade and eventually took over command of the 6th Squadron, SS Cavalry Regiment 15. Anton Vandieken survived the war and died on the 29 October 2005.
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