Franz Gall (general)
Franz Gall (2 September 1884 – 27 December 1944) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Gall was killed on 27 December 1944 near Mestre, Italy.
Franz Gall | |
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| Born | 2 September 1884 |
| Died | 27 December 1944 (aged 60) Mestre, Italy |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | "Island fortress Elba" |
| Battles/wars | Italian Campaign |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and defender of the island fortress Elba[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 159.
Bibliography
Franz Gall (2 September 1884 – 27 December 1944) was raised in the rank to Lieutenant General in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He took part in Operation Barbarossa, the Siege of Leningrad, and the campaign in Italy. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Franz Gall was killed on 27 December 1944 near Mestre, Italy.[1]
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
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