Karl-Albrecht von Groddeck | |
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Born | 18 February 1894 Berlin |
Died | 10 January 1944 Breslau, Silesia |
(aged 49)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1912–1944 |
Rank | Generalleutnant (Posthumously) |
Commands held | 161. Infanterie-Division |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl-Albrecht von Groddeck (18 February 1894 – 10 January 1944) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Karl-Albrecht von Groddeck was wounded on 28 August 1943. He died from his wounds on 10 January 1944 in a Breslau hospital and was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
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Preceded by Generalmajor Otto Schell |
Commander of 161. Infanterie-Division 22 August 1943 – 28 August 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Paul Drekmann |