Robert Meißner
Robert Meißner (23 December 1888 – 8 August 1953) was an Austrian general in the armed forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Robert Meißner | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1888 |
| Died | 8 August 1953 (aged 64) Pervouralsk, Soviet Union |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant (Germany) |
| Commands held | 68th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 24 May 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 68. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 251.
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.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Georg Braun |
Commander of 68. Infanterie-Division 16 November 1941 – 26 January 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Hans Schmidt |
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