Franz Schlieper Military person

Franz Schlieper (22 August 1905 – 4 April 1974) 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. Franz Schlieper was captured by Soviet forces in May 1945 and was held until 1955. His older brother, Fritz Schlieper was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 December 1941 for his performance in commanding the 45. Infanterie-Division.

Personal facts

Birth date	August 22, 1905
Birth place	Berlin , Germany
Date of death	April 04, 1974
Place of death	Germany , Hamburg

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Military person

allegiance	Nazi Germany Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Lublin–Brest Offensive World War II Battle of France World War I Battle of Moscow Battles of Rzhev East Pomeranian Offensive
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	32. Infanterie-Division 12. Luftwaffen-Feld-Division 73. Infanterie-Division Grenadier-Brigade 1132
relation	Fritz Schlieper
service start	1925
service end	1945