Adolf Fischer (officer)

Adolf Fischer (23 July 1893 – 23 October 1947) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Fischer surrendered to the Yugoslavian troops in May 1945. He was charged with war crimes, convicted and executed on 23 October 1947.

Adolf Fischer
Born23 July 1893
Died23 October 1947(1947-10-23) (aged 54)
Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1914–20
1936–45
RankGeneralmajor
Commands held367th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

Notes

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 151.

References

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices
Preceded by
Generalmajor Georg Zwade
Commander of 367. Infanterie-Division
10 May 1944 – 1 August 1944
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Hermann Hähnle
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