Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
About Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz
Lived 1898 – 1953 (aged 54). Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz was a German military personnel.
Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz (12 December 1898 – 10 December 1953) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Strachwitz surrendered to the Soviet forces in May 1945 in the Courland Pocket. He died on 10 December 1953 in Camp Asbest in the Sverdlovsk Oblast.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 January 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 87. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz born?
Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz was born on 12 December 1898 in Pruszowice.
When did Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz die?
Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz died on 10 December 1953 in Asbest.
What was Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz's occupation?
Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz was a military personnel.
What nationality was Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz?
Mauritz Freiherr von Strachwitz was German.
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