Werner Ziegler, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

Werner Ziegler

German World War II Major General

Date of Birth: 30-Apr-1916

Place of Birth: Hausach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany

Date of Death: 15-Apr-2001

Profession: career soldier

Nationality: Germany, German Empire

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Werner Ziegler (30 April 1916 – 15 April 2001) was a German officer during World War II.
He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany. Ziegler joined the Bundeswehr in 1956, serving at the Infantry School in Hammelburg under General Hellmuth Mäder.
In 1960 Ziegler served deputy commander of the Panzergrenadierbrigade 35.
Seven years later he retired as Oberst and commander of the Panzergrenadierbrigade 19 in Ahlen.