Fritz-Georg von Rappard

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Fritz-Georg von Rappard
Born 15 August 1892
Sögeln, Province of Hanover, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
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Velikiye Luki, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union now Pskov Oblast, Russian Federation
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany (to 1945)
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1911–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 7. Infanterie Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Fritz-Georg Hugo Karl von Rappard (15 August 1892 – 29 January 1946) was a German general who commanded the 7. Infanterie Division during World War II. 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.

In 1946, he was one of a set of soldiers selected by the Soviet Union for military trial in the city of Velikiye Luki. The set of men each representing a rank from General to Private were put on public trial for crimes against Soviet partisans in that area. Along with seven other officers, von Rappard was publicly hanged in the town square in 1946.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht reference

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
13 September 1944 In der Abwehrschlacht am unteren Narew haben sich die bayerische 7. Infanterie-Division unter der Führung von Generalleutnant von Rappard und die Sturmgeschützbrigade 904 unter Führung von Major Türcke durch vorbildlichen Kampfgeist hervorragend bewährt. Im Panzerkampf hat sich Hauptmann Adamowitsch besonders hervorgetan.[5] In the defensive battle at the lower Narew have proven themselves by showing exemplary fighting spirit, the Bavarian 7th Infantry Division under the command of Lieutenant-General von Rappard and the Assault Gun Brigade 904 led by Major Türcke. The Captain Adamovich has particularly excelled in tank combat.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1998, p. 183.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 366.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 284.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 81.
  5. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 242.

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