Friedrich Mieth

Friedrich Mieth ( born June 4, 1888 in Eberswalde, † September 2, 1944 in Jassy, Romania fallen ) was a German officer who last general of the infantry in World War II. Mieth was considered a " non-political " soldier, but also critical remarks he delivered. Given the violent excesses of the SS in occupied Poland, he said before summoned for this purpose his staff officers, the SS had " sullied by their doings in the East the honor of the Wehrmacht ."

Awards

  • Iron Cross (1914 ) II and I. Class
  • Clasp to the Iron Cross Second Class and I.
  • German Cross in Gold on December 26, 1941
  • Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on November 2, 1943
  • Oak leaves on March 1, 1944 ( 409th ceremony )
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