Richard Lepper
Richard Lepper (15 July 1897 – 30 March 1943) 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. Lepper surrendered to the Soviet troops after the fall of Stalingrad. He died in captivity on 30 March 1943.
Richard Lepper | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1897 |
| Died | 30 March 1943 (aged 45) near Stalingrad |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} German Empire.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Weimar Republic.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1914–43 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | Artilleriekommandeur 6 |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Stalingrad |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 December 1942 as Oberst and commander of Artilleriekommandeur 6[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. .
Bibliography
- 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.
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