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Leyser, von, Ernst

Date of birth:
November 18th, 1889 (Steglitz, Germany)
Date of death:
September 23rd, 1962 (Garstedt, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
General der Infanterie (Lieutenant-General of Infantry)
Unit:
Kommandierender General, XXVI. Armeekorps
Awarded on:
April 14th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Generalmajor (Brigadier)
Unit:
Kommandeur, 269. Infanterie-Division
Awarded on:
September 18th, 1941
Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes

Sources

  • Photo 1: Igor Poul
  • - Die Ordensträger der Deutschen Wehrmacht

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