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 the 23rd of October, 1947.

Adolf Fischer
Born	23 July 1893
Died	23 October 1947(1947-10-23) (aged 54) Belgrade, Yugoslavia
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Years of service	1914–1920 1936–1945
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	367th 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 4 May 1944 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 459^[1]