Fritz-Georg von Rappard
Nazi German general and war criminal
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Fritz-Georg von Rappard (15 August 1892 – 29 January 1946) was a Nazi German general and war criminal during World War II. He commanded the 7th Infantry Division. In 1946, he was part of a group of Wehrmacht personnel tried for war crimes in open court by the Soviet military tribunal in the city of Velikiye Luki. Along with seven other officers of various ranks, Rappard was convicted and executed.[1]
Born15 August 1892
Died29 January 1946 (aged 53)
Causeof deathExecution by hanging
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
Nazi GermanyFritz-Georg von Rappard | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 August 1892 |
| Died | 29 January 1946 (aged 53) |
| Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 7th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (11 November 1914) & 1st Class (31 July 1916)[2]
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (18 June 1940) & 1st Class (24 July 1940)[2]
- German Cross in Gold on 1 June 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 7. Infanterie-Division[3]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
