About Paul Gurran
Lived 1893 – 1944 (aged 51). Paul Gurran was a German military personnel.
Paul Gurran (11 January 1893 – 22 April 1944) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was married to Irmgard Begrich, a cousin of Joachim Begrich. Gurran died on 22 April 1944 in a field hospital in the occupied Soviet Union. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 September 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 506
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Gurran?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1893-1944)
When was Paul Gurran born?
Paul Gurran was born on 11 January 1893 in Alt Zauche-Wußwerk.
When did Paul Gurran die?
Paul Gurran died on 22 February 1944 in Russia.
What was Paul Gurran's occupation?
Paul Gurran was a military personnel.
What nationality was Paul Gurran?
Paul Gurran was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Paul Gurran. https://biography.guide/paul-gurran/
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