Arthur Finger
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Arthur Finger (18 January 1898 – 27 January 1945), born in Toruń, was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II.[1] He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Finger was killed on 27 January 1945 near Tschenstochau, Poland during the Soviet Vistula–Oder Offensive.
Born18 January 1898
Died27 January 1945 (aged 47)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchArmy
Arthur Finger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 January 1898 |
| Died | 27 January 1945 (aged 47) |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1914–1920 1935–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 291. Infanterie-Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 November 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 306 [2]