Martin Grase | |
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Born | 3 May 1891 Schlochau |
Died | 3 August 1963 Freiburg |
(aged 72)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1909 - 1945 |
Rank | General der Infanterie |
Commands held | 1. Infanterie Division I. Armeekorps XXVI. Armeekorps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Martin Grase (3 May 1891 – 3 August 1963) was a German general who commanded the 1. 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.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Generalleutnant Philipp Kleffel |
Commander of 1. Infanterie-Division 16 January 1942 - 1 July 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Ernst-Anton von Krosigk |
Preceded by General der Infanterie Otto Wöhler |
Commander of I. Armeekorps 15 August 1943 - 31 December 1943 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Carl Hilpert |
Preceded by General der Infanterie Carl Hilpert |
Commander of XXVI. Armeekorps 1 January 1944 - 15 February 1944 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Anton Grasser |
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