Gotthard Fischer

Gotthard Fischer (10 January 1891 – 27 July 1969) was a German general (Generalleutnant) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Gotthard Fischer
Born	10 January 1891 Goldap
Died	27 July 1969(1969-07-27) (aged 78) Flensburg
Allegiance	German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Years of service	1909–1920 1933–1945
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	126. Infanterie-Division
Battles / wars	World War II Courland Pocket (surrendered)
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Fischer surrendered to the Red Army in April 1945 in the Courland Pocket. Convicted as a war criminal in the Soviet Union, he was held until 1955.

Awards

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 February 1944 as Oberst and commander of 126. Infanterie-Division^[1]