Johannes Streich, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Johannes Streich

German General and Knight's Cross recipients

Date of Birth: 16-Apr-1891

Place of Birth: Holstein, Germany

Date of Death: 20-Aug-1977

Profession: military personnel

Nationality: Germany

Zodiac Sign: Aries


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About Johannes Streich

  • Johannes Streich (16 April 1891 – 20 August 1977) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 5th Light Division during the early stages of the North African Campaign.
  • Sacked for his poor performance during the Siege of Tobruk, he later briefly commanded the 16th Motorised Infantry Division during the advance on Moscow.
  • A veteran of World War I, he was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

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