Otto Drescher

Otto Johann Drescher (5 October 1895 – 13 August 1944) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Drescher died on 13 August 1944 in Memel (Klaipėda).

Otto Drescher
Born	5 October 1895 Nikl, Austria-Hungary
Died	13 August 1944(1944-08-13) (aged 48) Memel, East Prussia
Allegiance	Austria-Hungary Weimar Republic Nazi Germany
Branch	Army
Years of service	1914–20 1936–44
Rank	Generalleutnant
Commands	35th Infantry Division 267th Infantry Division
Battles / wars	World War I World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Battle of Białystok–Minsk Battle of Kiev (1941) Battle of Moscow Operation Bagration Minsk Offensive †
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 April 1944 as generalleutnant and commander of 267th Infantry Division^[1]