About Heinz Ziegler
Lived 1894 – 1972 (aged 78). Heinz Ziegler was a German military officer.
Heinz Ziegler (19 May 1894 – 21 August 1972) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II acting commander of the 5th Panzer Army and commander of the 14th Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations German Cross in Gold on 26 January 1942 as Oberst im Generalstab (in the General Staff) of General-Kommando of the XXXXII. Armeekorps Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 April 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of Kampfgruppe/Stab Heeresgruppe Afrika, stellv. Führer 5.Panzer-Armee
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Who was Heinz Ziegler?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1894–1972)
When was Heinz Ziegler born?
Heinz Ziegler was born on 19 May 1894 in Ozyorsk.
When did Heinz Ziegler die?
Heinz Ziegler died on 21 August 1972 in Göttingen.
What was Heinz Ziegler's occupation?
Heinz Ziegler was a military officer.
What nationality was Heinz Ziegler?
Heinz Ziegler was German.
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