Moritz von Drebber

Military Person

1892 – 1968

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Who was Moritz von Drebber?

Moritz Otto von Drebber was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 297. Infanterie-Division. 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. Moritz von Drebber surrendered on 25 January 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad and joined the National Committee for a Free Germany while in captivity. He was released in 1949.

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Born
Feb 12, 1892
Oldenburg
Died
May 30, 1968
Oldenburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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