Hans Fritsche

Military Person

1909 – 1993

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Who was Hans Fritsche?

Hans Martin Fritsche 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. Hans Fritsche was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in mid-June.

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Born
Jun 24, 1909
TuĊ‚owice, Opole Voivodeship
Died
May 27, 1993
Hanau

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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