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Moritz Otto von Drebber
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| Born | 12 February 1892 Oldenburg, Duchy of Oldenburg, German Empire |
| Died | 30 May 1968(1968-05-30) (aged 76) Oldenburg, West Germany |
| Allegiance |  German Empire  Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1911–20 1935–45 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | 297th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | Battle of Stalingrad |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | National Committee for a Free Germany |
Moritz von Drebber (12 February 1892 – 30 May 1968) was a general in the WehrmachtofNazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 297th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Drebber surrendered the division on 25 January 1943 during the Battle of Stalingrad. He then sent a letter to Friedrich Paulus stating "he and his soldiers were well received by the Red army." Drebber also asked Paulus to "give up the useless resistance and to surrender with the whole army."[1] He joined the National Committee for a Free Germany while in captivity. He was released in 1949.
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| Preceded by General der Artillerie Max Pfeffer |
Commander of 297. Infanterie-Division 16 January 1943 - 25 January 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Friedrich-Wilhelm Deutsch |
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross recipients of the 297th Infantry Division
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1 Oak Leaves with the Lehr-Brigade Nord/Heeresgruppe Waffenschule Nord, Swords with the Fuhrer Grenadier Brigade | ||
