Willi Moser | |
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Born | 2 November 1887 Breslau |
Died | 18 October 1946 In Soviet captivity in Russia |
(aged 58)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1906–1945 |
Rank | General der Artillerie |
Commands held | 299. Infanterie-Division LXXI. Armeekorps |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Willi Albin Moser (2 November 1887 – 18 October 1946) was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LXXI. Armeekorps. 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. Willi Moser was captured by Soviet troops in 1945 and died in Soviet captivity on 18 October 1946.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by none |
Commander of 299. Infanterie-Division 6 April 1940 - 1 November 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Viktor Koch |