Ernst-Anton von Krosigk
Ernst-Anton von Krosigk (5 March 1898 – 16 March 1945) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 16th Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Krosigk was killed in an air-attack by Soviet forces on 16 March 1945 in the Courland Pocket.
Ernst-Anton von Krosigk | |
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| Born | 5 March 1898 Berlin, German Empire |
| Died | 16 March 1945 (aged 47) Kanden, Reichskommissariat Ostland |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Years of service | 1915–45 |
| Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands held | 1st Infantry Division XVI Army Corps 16th Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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