Franz Scheidies

Military Person

1890 – 1942

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Who was Franz Scheidies?

Franz Scheidies was a German general during the Second World War and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves, serving in the infantry. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade with Oak Leaves was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.

Scheidis was killed by a Soviet sniper on 7 April 1942 near Gluschitza.

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Born
Dec 22, 1890
Sovetsk
Died
Apr 7, 1942

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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