German Officer Biography

Otto von Kriess

Born10.4.1898 at Kulm
DiedKilled 26.11.1941 south of Ladogasee
First Joined10.4.1915
Became LtG.Gr.Rgt.1 30.12.15
Prewar ServiceGen.St. (Ia) 31.Div 1.10.36
Gen.St. (Ia) XXIII.Army Corps 1.3.39
PromotionsObstlt 1.3.39
Oberst 1.4.41
Gen.Maj. (nachtr) 1.11.41
CommandGen.St. (Ia) XXIII.Army Corps 1.9.39
Chef Gen.St. 1.Army Corps 1941.-26.11.41(KIA)
AwardsDeutsches Kreuz in Gold