About Werner Marcks
Lived 1896 – 1967 (aged 71). Werner Marcks was a German military officer.
Werner Marcks (17 July 1896 – 28 July 1967) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several armoured divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (28 May 1915) & 1st Class (22 February 1918) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (14 September 1939) & 1st Class (16 October 1939) German Cross in Gold on 11 December 1941 as Oberstleutnant in the I./Schützen-Regiment 64 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 2 February 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Kampfgruppe Marcks 593rd Oak Leaves on 21 September 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 1. Panzer Division Medaglia d'Argento al Valore Militare
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Who was Werner Marcks?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1896-1967)
When was Werner Marcks born?
Werner Marcks was born on 17 July 1896 in Magdeburg.
When did Werner Marcks die?
Werner Marcks died on 28 July 1967 in Wedel.
What was Werner Marcks's occupation?
Werner Marcks was a military officer.
What nationality was Werner Marcks?
Werner Marcks was German.
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