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Kurt Heyser

1894 – 1974

German General and Knight's Cross recipients

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About Kurt Heyser

Lived 1894 – 1974 (aged 79). Kurt Heyser was an American military personnel.

Kurt Heyser (27 August 1894 – 20 April 1974) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 26 May 1940 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 47

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Kurt Heyser's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Kurt Heyser?

German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1894-1974)

When was Kurt Heyser born?

Kurt Heyser was born on 27 August 1894 in Brunswick.

When did Kurt Heyser die?

Kurt Heyser died on 20 April 1974 in Bremen.

What was Kurt Heyser's occupation?

Kurt Heyser was a military personnel.

What nationality was Kurt Heyser?

Kurt Heyser was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kurt Heyser

· Wikidata: Q6446780

· DBpedia: Kurt Heyser

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