Max-Günther Schrank
German Generalleutnant
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August Max-Günther Schrank (19 November 1898 – 22 September 1960) was a German Generalleutnant who commanded the 5. Gebirgs-Division in World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for the Battle of Crete.
Born19 November 1898
Died22 September 1960 (aged 61)
Allegiance
Kingdom of Bavaria
Nazi Germany
Kingdom of Bavaria
Nazi GermanyBranch
ArmyAugust Max-Günther Schrank | |
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 Max-Günther Schrank | |
| Born | 19 November 1898 |
| Died | 22 September 1960 (aged 61) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | Kingdom of Bavaria Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Service years | 1917–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 5. Gebirgs-Division |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Iron Cross Second (1918) and First (1919) Classes
- Clasp to the Iron Cross Second (1939) and First (1939) Classes
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (1934)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 July 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of the I./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100[1]
- Bavarian Military Merit Order 4. Class with Swords (1919)
