Martin Bieber Military person

Martin Bieber (10 November 1900 – 19 October 1974) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several Volksgrenadier divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, awarded in recognition of extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Martin Bieber was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 10, 1900
Birth place	Germany , Tabarz
Date of death	October 19, 1974
Place of death	Germany , Düsseldorf

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Battle of Kursk World War II Battle of France World War I Battle of Moscow Battles of Rzhev Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	62. Volksgrenadier-Division Grenadier-Regiment 184 271. Volksgrenadier-Division Divisionsgruppe 86
service start	1917
service end	1917