__NOTOC__ Fritz-Georg von Rappard (15 August 1892 – 29 January 1946) was a

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German general and war criminal during

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. He commanded the 7th Infantry Division. In 1946, he was part of a group of

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personnel tried for

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in open court by the Soviet military tribunal in the city of

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. Along with seven other officers of various ranks, Rappard was convicted and executed.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross The Iron Cross (, , abbreviated EK) was a military decoration in the Kingdom of Prussia, the German Empire (1871–1918), and Nazi Germany (1933–1945). The design, a black cross pattée with a white or silver outline, was derived from the in ...

(1914) 2nd Class (11 November 1914) & 1st Class (31 July 1916)Thomas 1998, p. 183. *

(1939) 2nd Class (18 June 1940) & 1st Class (24 July 1940) *

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in Gold on 1 June 1944 as ''

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'' and commander of 7. Infanterie-Division *

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** Knight's Cross on 20 October 1944 as ''Generalleutnant'' and commander of 7. Infanterie-Division ** Oak Leaves on 24 February 1945 as ''Generalleutnant'' and commander of 7. Infanterie DivisionFellgiebel 2000, p. 81.

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