Kurt Pflieger
Kurt Pflieger (19 September 1890 – 19 September 1958) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Kurt Pflieger | |
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Born | 18 May 1890 |
Died | 19 September 1958 68) | (aged
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1909–20 1934–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 337th Infantry Division 31st Infantry Division 416th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 February 1945 as generalleutnant and commander of 416th Infantry Division [1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 275.
Bibliography
- 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.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Generalleutnant Karl Spang |
Commander of 337th Infantry Division 19 May 1941 – 15 March 1942 |
Succeeded by General der Artillerie Erich Marcks |
Preceded by Oberst Friedrich Hoßbach |
Commander of 31st Infantry Division 24 February 1942 – 1 April 1943 |
Succeeded by Oberst Hermann Flörke |
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