Adolf Raegener

Military Person

1895 – 1983

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Who was Adolf Raegener?

Adolf Raegener 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 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. Adolf Raegener was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in July of that year.

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Born
Feb 17, 1895
Kleinleinungen
Died
Aug 17, 1983
Braunschweig

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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