August Max-Günther Schrank (19 November 1898 – 22 September 1960) was a German Generalleutnant who commanded the 5. Gebirgs-Division in World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross for the Battle of Crete.
Awards
Iron Cross Second (1918) and First (1919) Classes
Clasp to the Iron Cross Second (1939) and First (1939) Classes
Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (1934) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 17 July 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of the I./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 Bavarian Military Merit Order 4. Class with Swords (1919)
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1898 births
1960 deaths
Lieutenant generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht) Gebirgsjäger of World War II Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Military personnel from the Kingdom of Bavaria People from Ostallgäu Military personnel from Bavaria