Gerhard Franz

Military Person

1902 – 1975

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Who was Gerhard Franz?

Gerhard Franz was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Gerhard Franz was captured by American troops in April 1945 and was held until 1947.

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Born
Feb 26, 1902
Bobeck
Died
Dec 24, 1975
Bad Wildungen

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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