Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis Military person

Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis (13 September 1886 – 27 August 1942) was a General der Infanterie who commanded the XXXVIII. corps 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. Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis committed suicide on 27 August 1942.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 13, 1886
Birth place	Poland , Szubin
Date of death	August 27, 1942
Place of death	Germany , Magdeburg

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Invasion of Poland Siege of Leningrad World War II Battle of France World War I
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	15. Infanterie-Division 16. Infanterie-Division (mot) XXXVIII. Armeekorps
service start	1906
service end	1942