542nd Grenadier Division (Wehrmacht)
| 542. Volksgrenadier Division 542. Volksgrenadier Division | |
|---|---|
 542. Volks-Grenadier Division Vehicle Insignia | |
| Country |
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| Branch | Army |
| Type | Infantry |
| Size | Division |
| Commanders | |
| Notable commanders | Generalleutnant Karl Löwrick |
The 542nd Grenadier Division (German: 542. Grenadier-Division) was a German military unit during World War II. On 12 August 1944, the unit was renamed 542nd Infantry Division, and again renamed on 9 October 1944 to 542nd Volksgrenadier Division.
References
- Tessin, Georg (1975). Die Landstreitkräfte 501—630. Verbände und Truppen der deutschen Wehrmacht und Waffen SS im Zweiten Weltkrieg 1939—1945. 11. Osnabrück: Biblio. pp. 112–113.
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