About Franz Gall
Lived 1884 – 1944 (aged 60). Franz Gall was a military personnel.
Franz Gall (2 September 1884 – 27 December 1944) was a German general during World War II, best known as defender of the island fortress Elba.
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, where he was Commander of the Venice Defense Sector. Franz Gall was promoted 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 father of German historian Lothar Gall.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 19 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and defender of the island fortress Elba
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Franz Gall?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1884-1944)
When was Franz Gall born?
Franz Gall was born on 2 September 1884 in Trier.
When did Franz Gall die?
Franz Gall died on 27 December 1944 in Mestre.
What was Franz Gall's occupation?
Franz Gall was a military personnel.
What nationality was Franz Gall?
Franz Gall's recorded nationality: German Reich.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Franz Gall (general)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Franz Gall. https://biography.guide/franz-gall/
MLA: "Franz Gall." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/franz-gall/.
Chicago: "Franz Gall." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/franz-gall/.
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