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As early as the spring of 1917, Lieutenant Colonel Kraehe had been nominated for the [[Pour le Merite]] for his actions at the head of his regiment on the [[Eastern Front]], but was never awarded it. From the beginning of the Battle of Ypres on the [[Western Front]], the 34th Fusilier Regiment fought in the main battle areas. Lieutenant Colonel Kraehe distinguished himself on several occasions, particularly on 16 August 1917. Two independent award proposals were made for his actions, and Konrad Kraehe was awarded the Pour le Merite on 8 October 1917. He is not the first for whom three nominations for the Pour le Merite were submitted, but more were to follow, which is rather unique. In June 1918, Kraehe, by then promoted to colonel, fought in the Battle of Noyon. For this action, he was nominated for the Oak Leaves Award. This first proposal, however, was unsuccessful. In the second part of the Second Battle of the Marne, the defensive battle between Reims and Soissons, Kraehe once again proved his worth. From 18 to 21 July 1918, the 34th Fusilier Regiment was once again at the center of the battle and was once again able to repel breakthroughs by superior enemy numbers. For this action, Colonel Kraehe was nominated for the Oak Leaves for a second time. He was awarded them on 15 August 1918. Thus, Konrad Kraehe received a total of five nominations for the Pour le Merite and the Oak Leaves.

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