August Schmidt
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
About August Schmidt
Lived 1892 – 1972 (aged 79). August Schmidt was a German military officer and lieutenant general.
August Schmidt (3 November 1892 – 17 January 1972) was a German general who commanded the 10th Panzergrenadier Division during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Schmidt surrendered to the Red Army in April 1945. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (14 September 1914) & 1st Class (14 October 1916) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (17 September 1939) & 1st Class (1 October 1939) Oak Leaves on 23 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 10th Panzergrenadier Division
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Who was August Schmidt?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1892-1972)
When was August Schmidt born?
August Schmidt was born on 3 November 1892 in Fürth.
When did August Schmidt die?
August Schmidt died on 17 January 1972 in Munich.
What was August Schmidt's occupation?
August Schmidt was a military officer and lieutenant general.
What nationality was August Schmidt?
August Schmidt was German.
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· DBpedia: August Schmidt (Wehrmacht)
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