About Max-Günther Schrank
Lived 1898 – 1960 (aged 61). Max-Günther Schrank was a German military personnel.
August Max-Günther Schrank (19 November 1898 – 22 September 1960) was a German Generalleutnant who commanded the 5. Gebirgs-Division in World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for the Battle of Crete.
Awards Iron Cross Second (1918) and First (1919) Classes Clasp to the Iron Cross Second (1939) and First (1939) Classes Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (1934) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 July 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of the I./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 Bavarian Military Merit Order 4. Class with Swords (1919)
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Who was Max-Günther Schrank?
German general
When was Max-Günther Schrank born?
Max-Günther Schrank was born on 19 November 1898 in Bavaria.
When did Max-Günther Schrank die?
Max-Günther Schrank died on 22 September 1960 in Grünwald.
What was Max-Günther Schrank's occupation?
Max-Günther Schrank was a military personnel.
What nationality was Max-Günther Schrank?
Max-Günther Schrank was German.
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