About Christian Usinger
Lived 1894 – 1949 (aged 54). Christian Usinger was a German military officer.
Christian Usinger (21 August 1894 – 2 April 1949) was a German general during World War II who commanded the I Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Usinger surrendered to the Soviet Forces in 1945 in the Courland Pocket. He died in a POW camp in the Soviet Union in early 1949.
Awards and decorations
German Cross in Gold on 19 September 1942 as Oberst in Arko 110 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Generalmajor and leader of the 81. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Christian Usinger?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1894-1949)
When was Christian Usinger born?
Christian Usinger was born on 21 August 1894 in Wilhelmshaven.
When did Christian Usinger die?
Christian Usinger died on 2 April 1949 in Shuya.
What was Christian Usinger's occupation?
Christian Usinger was a military officer.
What nationality was Christian Usinger?
Christian Usinger was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Christian Usinger
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