Fritz Freitag | |
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Born | 28 April 1894 Allenstein, East Prussia |
Died | 10 May 1945 Graz, Allied-occupied Austria | (aged 51)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Waffen SS |
Years of service | 1914–19 1939–45 |
Rank | Brigadeführer |
Commands | 2nd SS Infantry Brigade SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer SS Division Galicia |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Fritz Freitag (28 April 1894 – 10 May 1945) was a German SS commander during the Nazi era. During World War II, he commanded the 2nd SS Infantry Brigade, the SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer, and the SS Division Galicia. Freitag committed suicide in May 1945.