Allegiance Nazi Germany Rank General of the Infantry Battles and wars World War I, World War II | Battles/wars World War II Service/branch German Army | |
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Born 6 March 1896 ( 1896-03-06 ) Commands held 121st Infantry Division
XXVII Army Corps Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Died 21 October 1944, East Prussia Award Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Helmuth Prieß (6 March 1896 – 21 October 1944) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the XXVII Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Prieß was killed on 21 October 1944 in Hasenrode, East Prussia.
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