German Officer Biography

Heinrich von Prittwitz u. Gaffron

Born4.9.1889 at Sitzmannsdorf
DiedKilled 10.4.1941 at Tobruck
First JoinedApril 1908
Became LtUlan.Rgt.3 19.8.09
Prewar ServicePan.Regt.2 1.4.35
2.Pan.Brig 10.11.38
PromotionsObstlt 1.4.34
Oberst 1.1.36
Gen.Maj. 1.10.39
Gen.Lt. (nachtr) 1.4.41
Command2 Pan Brig 1.9.39
14.Pan.Div. 1.10.40
15 Pan.Div. 22.3.41.-10.4.41(KIA)
AwardsRitterkreuz