RALPH GRAF VON ORIOLA
LAMBERT M. SURHONE, MARIAM T. TENNOE, SUSAN F. HENSSONOW
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Ralph Graf von Oriola (9 August 1895 - 28 April 1970) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XIII.
Armeekorps.
He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Ralph Graf von Oriola was captured by American troops in 1945 and was released in 1948.
General is presently the highest rank of the German Army (Heer) and Luftwaffe (Air Force).
It is the equivalent to an Admiral in the German Navy (Deutsche Marine).
