It is unknown if Struve survived the war
1943 as SS-Untersturmführer and leader of the 16th Sapper Company SS Panzer Mechanized Infantry Regiment “Deutschland” of the 2nd SS Panzer Division “Das Reich”
It fought partisans in central Russia and was destroyed during the Russian summer offensive of 1944
It was awarded in three classes: First Class in gilt bronze
(original) listing of his combat days
Russia, Soviet Union. Four Second War Awards Archive It is unknown if StruveMedal for Bravery (in silver with red enamels, number impressed "3230310" on the reverse, measuring 37. 5 mm in diameter, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided magnetic metal suspension with pinback, enamel loss); Medal for Victory Over Germany in the Great Patriotic War 1941 1945 (in brass, measuring 32. 3 mm in diameter, original ribbon, mounted to a five sided aluminum suspension with pinback); Jubilee Medal for 50 Years of the Armed Forces 1918