Adolf Fischer Military person

Adolf Fischer (23 July 1893 – 23 October 1947) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Adolf Fischer was captured by Yugoslavian troops in May 1945. He was charged with war crimes and executed by hanging on 23 October 1947.

Personal facts

Birth dateJuly 23, 1893
Birth place
Germany , Schwerte
Date of deathOctober 23, 1947
Place of death
Belgrade , Yugoslavia

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Military person

allegiance
(to 1918)
(to 1920)
award
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations
Operation Barbarossa
Operation Bagration
Battle of Kursk
World War II
Battle of France
World War I
Battle of Moscow
Battles of Rzhev
military branch
German Army (1935–45)
military command367. Infanterie-Division
service start1914
service end1914

Adolf Fischer on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://geocities.com/Pentagon/bunker/7729/WEHRMACHT/HEER/Generalmajor/FISCHER_ADOLF.html
  2. http://www.ww2awards.com/person/4372