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Dietrich Kraiss
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Dietrich Kraiss (16 November 1889 – 6 August 1944) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
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![]() Dietrich Kraiss in 1942 | |
Born | 16 November 1889 Stuttgart, Germany[1] |
Died | 6 August 1944 (aged 54) near Saint-Lô, France |
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Service/ | Army of Württemberg[1] Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1909–44 |
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Battles/wars | World War I[1] World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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