Franz Weller

Military Person

1901 – 1994

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Who was Franz Weller?

Franz Weller was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Franz Weller was captured in May 1945 by Allied troops and was held until 1946. He joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1962.

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Born
Dec 5, 1901
Berlin
Died
Aug 14, 1994
Cologne

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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