Fritz Freitag was a German SS commander during the Nazi era.
10 Facts About Fritz Freitag
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Fritz Freitag was born in Allenstein, East Prussia, the son of a railroad official.
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In 1919, Fritz Freitag joined the Freikorps and in 1920, the Schutzpolizei.
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In September 1940, Fritz Freitag joined the SS and was posted onto the staff of Heinrich Himmler.
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Fritz Freitag was then posted to the 1 SS Infantry Brigade as chief of staff.
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Fritz Freitag was appointed commander of 2nd SS Polizei Infantry Regiment still serving on the Eastern Front.
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Fritz Freitag was promoted to Standartenfuhrer for his performance in command of a kampfgruppe during the fighting in the Volkhov pocket.
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Fritz Freitag was then given command of the SS Division Galicia.
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Fritz Freitag was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in September 1944.
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Fritz Freitag shot himself in the village of St Andra on 10 May 1945.