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Eduard Zorn | |
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Born | Munich, Bavaria, German Empire | 8 August 1901
Died | 4 February 1945 43) Colmar, Nazi Germany (present-day Grand Est, France) | (aged
Buried | |
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1921–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor (Posthumously) |
Commands held | 189th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Relations | Hans Zorn (brother) |
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