Paul Gurran
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Paul Gurran (11 January 1893 – 22 April 1944) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was married to Irmgard Begrich, a cousin of Joachim Begrich.[1] Gurran died on 22 April 1944 in a field hospital in the occupied Soviet Union. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
Born11 January 1893
Died22 April 1944 (aged 51)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire
Weimar Republic 
Nazi GermanyBranch
ArmyPaul Gurran | |
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| Born | 11 January 1893 |
| Died | 22 April 1944 (aged 51) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army |
Service years | 1908–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant (Posthumously) |
| Commands | 23rd Infantry Division |
Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 September 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 506[2]
