Siegfried Graetschus

German SS officer during WWII

Siegfried Graetschus - German SS officer during WWII
Born

June 9th, 1916
109 years ago

Died

1943
82 years ago — 27 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

Links & References

Served as an officer in the SS during World War II. Participated in various military operations and was involved in administrative functions within the SS. Actively engaged during key events of the war. Post-war, faced consequences for actions taken during service in the SS.

Served in the SS during World War II

Participated in military operations

Held administrative roles within the SS

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