Friedrich-August Weinknecht
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Friedrich-August Weinknecht (5 October 1895 – 26 October 1964) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several infantry divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Weinknecht surrendered to the Red Army in August 1944 during Soviet Jassy–Kishinev Offensive.
Friedrich-August Weinknecht | |
|---|---|
| Born | 5 October 1895 |
| Died | 26 October 1964 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Service years | 1914–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 82nd Infantry Division 79th Infantry Division |
Conflicts | Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 July 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 79. Infanterie-Division [1]
