Erich-Heinrich Clößner

Military Person

1888 – 1976

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Who was Erich-Heinrich Clößner?

Erich-Heinrich Philipp Karl Albert Reinhard Clößner was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the divisional and corps levels. 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. Erich Clößner was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

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Born
Sep 17, 1888
Giessen
Died
Mar 28, 1976
Konstanz

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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