Obergefreiter Conrad was a Panzer soldier who served as the personal aide and chauffeur of Oberst Martin Hessler. A simple and unassuming, kindly, older man, Conrad had two grown sons serving in the Wehrmacht. He was very loyal to Hessler. He was not a very dependable soldier, though. When an unarmed American scout plane flew overhead as he was driving Hessler to General Kohler's headquarters, Conrad panicked, stopped the car, got out and ran and hid until the plane had departed. Hessler remained in the car and chided Conrad when he finally emerged from hiding.
His loyalty to Hessler was later tested when they were in private and Conrad mentioned he hoped the war would be over soon. Hessler chided him again and said he hoped it'd continue forever because he believed the German people were the finest warriors in the world. Remembering his sons, Conrad defensively demanded to know what if his children should die in the neverending conquest. Hessler angrily said he ought to be proud of them for being good German soldiers. Conrad angrily asked if he, too, needed to die for (as he put it) Hessler's vision.
The argument resulted in Hessler dismissing Conrad as his aide. Conrad departed his service and served in the infantry for the remainder of the battle. He managed to survive, and, after Hessler's death, the tanks and trucks all ran out of fuel, costing the Germans the battle. Conrad wearily joined his fellow troops in the long walk back home.
He was portrayed by Hans Christian Blech.
Awards[]
- Iron Cross 1st Class
- Iron Cross 2nd Class
- Panzer Assault Badge (Silver)