Gotthard Fischer Military person

Gotthard Fischer (10 January 1891 – 27 July 1969) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Gotthard Fischer was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 in the Courland Pocket, he was held until 1955.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 10, 1891
Birth place	Gołdap , East Prussia
Date of death	July 27, 1969
Place of death	Germany , Flensburg

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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 Baltic Offensive World War II Battle of France World War I Courland Pocket Riga Offensive (1944)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	126. Infanterie-Division
service start	1909
service end	1909