Anton Grasser (3 November 1891 – 3 November 1976) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Anton Grasser was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was released in 1947. Anton Grasser joined the Bundesgrenzschutz (Federal Border Guards) in 1951, retiring in 1953.
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| - Anton Grasser (3 November 1891 – 3 November 1976) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Anton Grasser was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was released in 1947. Anton Grasser joined the Bundesgrenzschutz (Federal Border Guards) in 1951, retiring in 1953.
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- 1936(xsd:integer)
- 1951(xsd:integer)
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| - Commander of XXVI. Armeekorps
- Commander of LXXII. Armeekorps
- Commander of 25. Infanterie-Division
- Commander of 25. Panzergrenadier-Division
- Commander of LVI Panzer Corps
- Inspector of the Bundesgrenzschutz
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- Generalleutnant August Schmidt
- General der Artillerie Wilhelm Berlin
- General der Infanterie Friedrich Hoßbach
- General der Infanterie Martin Grase
- Generalmajor Sigfrid Henrici
- Previously 25th Infantry Division
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| - --02-15
- --06-15
- --06-23
- --11-14
- --02-04
- --05-18
- --01-22
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After
| - Brigadegeneral Kurt Andersen
- General der Artillerie Wilhelm Berlin
- General der Infanterie Friedrich Hoßbach
- General der Infanterie Gerhard Matzky
- Generalleutnant Dr. Fritz Benicke
- Generalleutnant Werner Schmidt-Hammer
- Renamed 25th Panzergrenadier Division
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| - Anton Grasser (3 November 1891 – 3 November 1976) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Anton Grasser was captured by Allied troops in 1945 and was released in 1947. Anton Grasser joined the Bundesgrenzschutz (Federal Border Guards) in 1951, retiring in 1953.
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