Adolf Raegener Military person

Adolf Raegener (17 February 1895 – 17 August 1983) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Adolf Raegener was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in July of that year.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 17, 1895
Birth place	Germany , Kleinleinungen
Date of death	August 17, 1983
Place of death	Braunschweig

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II Battle of Belgium Battle of Dunkirk Battle of France World War I Battle of Moscow 1939 German ultimatum to Lithuania Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Infanterie-Regiment 9
service start	1914
service end	1945