Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis
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Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis (13 September 1886 – 27 August 1942) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXVIII Army Corps.
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Friedrich-Wilhelm von Chappuis | |
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Born | 13 September 1886 Province of Posen, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 27 August 1942(1942-08-27) (aged 55) Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Nazi Germany |
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Service/ | Army |
Rank | General der Infanterie |
Commands held | 15th Infantry Division 16th Infantry Division XXXVIII Army Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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After World War I he fought in the Freikorps during Silesian Uprisings with a rank of captain. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Chappuis was relieved of this post on 24 April 1942 and transferred to the Führerreserve. He committed suicide on 27 August 1942.