August Krakau Military person

August Krakau (12 September 1894 – 7 January 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. August Krakau was captured by British troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 12, 1894
Birth place	Germany
Date of death	January 07, 1975
Place of death	Germany , Amberg

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Invasion of Poland Siege of Warsaw (1939) Lapland War World War II Battle of Crete Battle of France Petsamo–Kirkenes Offensive World War I Anschluss Operation Northern Lights (disambiguation)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	7 Gebirgs Division
service start	1914
service end	1945