Alexander Conrady

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Alexander Conrady
Born (1903-07-16)16 July 1903
Neu-Ulm
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Augsburg
Allegiance  Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1923–45
Rank Generalmajor
Commands held Grenadier-Regiment 118
36. Infanterie-Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Alexander Conrady (16 July 1903 – 21 December 1983) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 36th Infantry Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Generalmajor Conrady was captured by Soviet troops during Operation Bagration and was held until 1954.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht reference

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording English translation
9 February 1944 Bei den schweren Abwehrkämpfen zwischen Pripjet und Beresina haben sich die unter Führung des Generals der Artillerie Weidling kämpfende 36, und 134. Infanteriedivision unter den Eichenlaubträgern Oberst Conrady und Generalleutnant Schlemmer hervorragend bewährt.[5] In the heavy defensive battles between Pripyat and Berezina, have the divisions fighting under the command of General of Artillery Weidling's 36th, and 134th Infantry Division, under the Oak Leaves bearers Colonel Conrady and Lieutenant General Schlemmer, proved to be excellent.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas & Wegmann 1998, p. 93.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 75.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 131.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 62.
  5. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 30.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Egon von Neindorff
Commander of 36. Infanterie-Division
19 January 1944 – 1 July 1944
Succeeded by
Generalmajor August Well