Fritz Grieshammer
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Born30 March 1899
Died26 December 1956 (aged 57)
Allegiance
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1921)
Nazi Germany
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1921)
Nazi GermanyBranchBavarian Army (1915–1918)
Reichsheer (1919–1920)
Luftwaffe (1935–1945)
Reichsheer (1919–1920)
Luftwaffe (1935–1945)
Fritz Grieshammer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 March 1899 |
| Died | 26 December 1956 (aged 57) |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1921) Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Bavarian Army (1915–1918) Reichsheer (1919–1920) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
| Service years | 1915–1920 1935–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 24th Flak Division |
| Conflicts | World War I
|
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Fritz Grieshammer (30 March 1899 – 26 December 1956) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe 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, and its variants were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. Grieshammer was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was held until June 1947.
