Curt von Jesser Military person

Curt von Jesser (4 November 1890 – 18 August 1950) 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. Curt von Jesser was captured by British troops in 1945 and was released in 1949.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 04, 1890
Birth place	Wadowice
Date of death	August 18, 1950
Place of death	Vienna

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allegiance	(to 1918) First Austrian Republic (to 1938)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Battle of Brody (1941) Battle of Belgium Battle of France Invasion of Yugoslavia Maquis du Mont Mouchet Battle of Rostov (1941) Battle of Uman Battle of Mont Gargan
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	Panzer-Regiment 36 155. Reserve-Panzer-Division
service start	1909
service end	1909