| Moritz Otto von Drebber | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 12, 1892 |
| Died | 30 May 1968 (aged 76) |
| Place of birth | Oldenburg |
| Place of death | Oldenburg |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service |
1911–1920 1935–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 297. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | NKFD |
Moritz Otto von Drebber (12 February 1892 – 30 May 1968) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 297. Infanterie-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Moritz von Drebber surrendered on 25 January 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad and joined the National Committee for a Free Germany while in captivity. He was released in 1949.
Awards and decorations[edit | edit source]
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1914)
- in Black
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (3 November 1939)
- 1st Class (19 June 1940)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Silver
- Infantry Assault Badge (2 March 1942)
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (26 December 1941)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 June 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 523[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 139.
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by General der Artillerie Max Pfeffer |
Commander of 297. Infanterie-Division 16 January 1943 - 25 January 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm Deutsch |
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