Martin Grase
WW2 German Army general (1891-1963)
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Martin Grase (3 May 1891 – 3 August 1963) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Born3 May 1891
Died3 August 1963 (aged 72)
AllegianceGerman Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
BranchGerman Army
Martin Grase | |
|---|---|
| Born | 3 May 1891 |
| Died | 3 August 1963 (aged 72) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Service years | 1909–1945 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 1st Infantry Division I Army Corps XXVI Army Corps |
| Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (28 September 1914) & 1st Class (6 December 1916)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (24 September 1939) & 1st Class (5 July 1940)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 18 October 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 1[2]
- Oak Leaves on 23 May 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 1. Infanterie Division[3]
