Richard John (general)
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Born21 June 1896
Died19 February 1965 (aged 68)
Allegiance
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy (Wehrmacht)
Dipl.-Ing. Richard John | |
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 John decorating a Soviet voulenteer in the Wehrmacht | |
| Born | 21 June 1896 |
| Died | 19 February 1965 (aged 68) |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Service years | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 292. Infanterie-Division |
| Conflicts | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Richard John (21 June 1896 – 19 February 1965) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions notably the 292nd Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
