About Gustav Gihr
Lived 1894 – 1959 (aged 65). Gustav Gihr was a German military personnel.
Gustav Gihr (18 August 1894 – 31 October 1959) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He commanded several infantry divisions during the war before surrendering to the Red Army in 1944.
Biography On 15 May 1944 Gihr became commander of the 707th Infantry Division and fought during the Bobruisk Offensive on the Eastern Front. On 27 June 1944, at Bobruisk, Gihr was taken prisoner by the Red Army. He was released from captivity on 11 October 1955.
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Who was Gustav Gihr?
German general (1894–1959)
When was Gustav Gihr born?
Gustav Gihr was born on 10 January 1894 in Geisingen.
When did Gustav Gihr die?
Gustav Gihr died on 31 October 1959 in Koblenz.
What was Gustav Gihr's occupation?
Gustav Gihr was a military personnel.
What nationality was Gustav Gihr?
Gustav Gihr was German.
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