Willifrank Ochsner

Wilhelm-Francis Ochsner (31 March 1899 – 5 December 1990) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Born31 March 1899

Died5 December 1990(1990-12-05) (aged 91)

Allegiance German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany

Branch

Army

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Wilhelm-Francis Ochsner
Born	31 March 1899
Died	5 December 1990(1990-12-05) (aged 91)
Military career
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Service years	1915–1945
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	31st Infantry Division
Conflicts	World War II Operation Bagration
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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Ochsner surrendered to the Red Army in the summer of 1944 in the course of Soviet Operation Bagration. In 1947 he was sentenced to 25 years imprisonment for war crimes committed against the citizens of the Soviet Union. Ochsner was released in 1955.