Friedrich-Carl Cranz

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Friedrich-Carl Cranz
Born 14 November 1886
Kulm, West Prussia (now Poland)
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Buried
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1905–41
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 18. Infanterie-Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Friedrich-Carl Cranz (14 November 1886 – 24 March 1941) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 18.Infanterie-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Friedrich-Carl Cranz was killed 24 March 1941 in a training accident by friendly artillery fire. He is buried in the Invalid's Cemetery in Berlin.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 132.

Bibliography

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Erich von Manstein
Commander of 18. Infanterie-Division
26 August 1939 – 24 March 1941
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Friedrich Herrlein