Fritz Freitag
German SS commander / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Fritz Freitag (28 April 1894 – 10 May 1945) was a German SS commander during the Nazi era. During World War II, he commanded the 2nd SS Infantry Brigade, the SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer, and the SS Division Galicia. Freitag committed suicide in May 1945.
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Born | 28 April 1894 Allenstein, East Prussia |
Died | 10 May 1945(1945-05-10) (aged 51) Graz, Allied-occupied Austria |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Waffen SS |
Years of service | 1914–19 1939–45 |
Rank | Brigadeführer |
Commands held | 2nd SS Infantry Brigade SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer SS Division Galicia |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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