About Willifrank Ochsner
Lived 1899 – 1990 (aged 91). Willifrank Ochsner was a German military personnel.
Wilhelm-Francis Ochsner (31 March 1899 – 5 December 1990) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Ochsner surrendered to the Red Army in the summer of 1944 in the course of Soviet Operation Bagration. In 1947 he was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for war crimes committed against the citizens of the Soviet Union. Ochsner was released in 1955.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 18 January 1944 as Oberst and commander of 31. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Willifrank Ochsner?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1899–1990)
When was Willifrank Ochsner born?
Willifrank Ochsner was born on 31 March 1899 in Munich.
When did Willifrank Ochsner die?
Willifrank Ochsner died on 5 December 1990 in Marquartstein.
What was Willifrank Ochsner's occupation?
Willifrank Ochsner was a military personnel.
What nationality was Willifrank Ochsner?
Willifrank Ochsner was German.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Willifrank Ochsner
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