Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis
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Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis (13 September 1886 – 27 August 1942) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXVIII Army Corps.
Born13 September 1886
Died27 August 1942 (aged 55)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Branch
German ArmyFriedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 September 1886 |
| Died | 27 August 1942 (aged 55) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch | German Army |
Service years | 1906–1942 |
Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 15th Infantry Division 16th Infantry Division XXXVIII Army Corps |
Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
After World War I he fought in the Freikorps during Silesian Uprisings with a rank of captain. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Chappuis was relieved of this post on 24 April 1942 and transferred to the Führerreserve. He committed suicide on 27 August 1942.
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 August 1940 as generalleutnant and commander of 15th Infantry Division [1]
- Knight of Honour of the Order of St. John[2]
