Reinhold Ferdinand von Schröpfer
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Reichsmarschall Graf R. F. von Schröpfer R. S. O., R. R. O., O. K., S. O., R. O., E. O., K. O., H. O. | |
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Birth name | Reinhold Ferdinand Rupprecht von Schröpfer |
Nickname(s) | "The Iron Marshal" |
Born | March 7, 1880 Leipfingen, Kingdom of Anhalt-Köthen, Englean Kaiserreich |
Died | January 6, 1973 Engelberg, Englean Kaiserreich |
Allegiance | Englean Empire |
Service/ | Kaiserliche Heer |
Years of service | 1902-1948 |
Rank | Reichsmarschall |
Commands held |
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Battles/wars | First Great War, Second Great War |
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Memorials | Imperial Military Academy von Schröpfer, von Schröpfer Imperial Memorial (Engelberg) |
Spouse(s) | Grethe Neuhäuser |
Children | Albrecht |
Reichsmarschall Graf Reinhold Ferdinand von Altenburg und von Schröpfer, more commonly known as R.F. von Schröpfer, was an Englean military leader, famous for his role as Reichsmarschall during the Second Great War. von Schröpfer originated from a family of minor nobility within the Kingdom of Anhalt-Köthen, with a long line of military officers - his father had obtained the rank of Generalmajor within the Englean Kaiserliche Heer.
Decorations and Awards
- National
- Englean Empire
- Order of the Kaiser, 1st Class
- Order of the Golden Eagle, 1st Class
- Order of the Reichsadler, 1st Class
- Order of the Engleans, 1st Class
- Order of the House of Hohenzern, 1st Class
- Order of the Kaiserreich, 1st Class
- Exemplary War Cross, 1st Class
- Exemplary Service Award
- War Cross 1st Class
- Exemplary Merit Cross, 1st Class with Oak Leaves and Swords
- Imperial Commendation of Exemplary Service