Franz Griesbach

Franz Griesbach (21 December 1892 – 24 September 1984) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.

Franz Griesbach
Born	(1892-12-21)21 December 1892
Died	24 September 1984(1984-09-24) (aged 91)
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	German Army
Years of service	1914–1945
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	I./Infanterie-Regiment 391 Grenadier-Regiment 399
Battles / wars	World War I World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords

Awards

• Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (22 December 1914) & 1st Class (23 August 1917)^[1]
• Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (22 October 1941) & 1st Class (22 November 1941)^[1]
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
  • Knight's Cross on 14 March 1942 as Major and commander of the I./Infanterie-Regiment 391^[2][3]
  • Oak Leaves on 17 May 1943 as Oberst and commander of the Grenadier-Regiment 399^[2][4]
  • Swords 6 March 1944 as Oberst and commander of the Grenadier-Regiment 399^[2][5]