Fritz Bayerlein

German general

Died when: 71 years 16 days (852 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Fritz Hermann Michael Bayerlein (14 January 1899 – 30 January 1970) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II.

He initially served as a staff officer, including with Erwin Rommel in the Afrika Korps.He then commanded the 3rd Panzer Division, the Panzer Lehr Division and LIII Army Corps in the European theatre.

Bayerlein was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.

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