Richard von Conta
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Richard Heinrich Karl von Conta was a German General der Infanterie during World War I. He was notable for his participation in the Battle of Belleau Wood.
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Born | (1856-11-24)November 24, 1856 Tuchel, Province of Prussia, Kingdom of Prussia |
Died | January 30, 1941(1941-01-30) (aged 84) Frankfurt an der Oder, Gau March of Brandenburg, Nazi Germany |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic |
Branch | Imperial German Army Reichswehr |
Years of service | 1874–1919 |
Rank | General der Infanterie |
Commands held | 1st Division IV Reserve Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves House Order of Hohenzollern |
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