About Richard Lepper
Lived 1897 – 1943 (aged 45). Richard Lepper was a military personnel.
Richard Lepper (15 July 1897 – 30 March 1943) 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. Lepper surrendered to the Soviet troops after the fall of Stalingrad. He died in captivity on 30 March 1943.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1942 as Oberst and commander of Artilleriekommandeur 6
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Who was Richard Lepper?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1897–1943)
When was Richard Lepper born?
Richard Lepper was born on 15 July 1897 in Potsdam.
When did Richard Lepper die?
Richard Lepper died on 30 March 1943 in Volgograd.
What was Richard Lepper's occupation?
Richard Lepper was a military personnel.
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