Richard John Military person

Dipl.-Ing. Richard John (21 June 1896 – 19 February 1965) 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. Richard John was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was released in June 1947.

Personal facts

Birth dateJune 21, 1896
Birth place
Germany , Wilhelmshaven
Date of deathFebruary 19, 1965
Place of death
Germany , Garmisch-Partenkirchen

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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
Battle of the Caucasus
Operation Bagration
Battle of Kursk
World War II
Battle of Belgium
Battle of France
World War I
military branch
German Army (1935–45)
military command292. Infanterie-Division
service start1914
service end1945

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