Maximilian Wirsching Military person

Dr. Maximilian Wirsching (23 November 1919 – 18 April 2004) was a highly decorated Hauptmann 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. Maximilian Wirsching committed suicide on 18 April 2004.

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Birth date	November 23, 1919
Birth place	Germany , Altensch%C3%B6nbach
Date of death	April 18, 2004
Place of death	Germany , Künzelsau

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allegiance	Nazi Germany
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Battle of the Caucasus World War II Operation Mars Battle of France Lvov–Sandomierz Offensive Battle of Moscow
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
service start	1939
service end	1945