Georg Graf von Rittberg

George Graf von Rittberg (30 May 1898 Ã¢ÂÂ 6 June 1973) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 88th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (June 1915) &1st Class (October 1917)
Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (17 May 1940) & 1st Class (28 May 1940)
German Cross in Gold on 29 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Artillerie-Regiment 131
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Knight's Cross on 21 February 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 88. Infanterie Division
Oak Leaves on 10 October 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 88. Infanterie Division