Richard John (general)
| Dipl.-Ing. Richard John | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1896 |
| Died | 19 February 1965 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 292. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Richard John (21 June 1896 – 19 February 1965) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 December 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 292. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 202.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Wolfgang von Kluge |
Commander of 292. Infanterie-Division 20 July 1943 – 30 June 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Johannes Gittner |
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