Richard von Conta

Richard von Conta
Richard von Conta
Born	November 24, 1856; Tuchel, Province of Prussia, Kingdom of Prussia
Died	January 30, 1941 (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 Battle of Tannenberg; First Battle of the Masurian Lakes; Battle of Belleau Wood;
Awards	Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves; House Order of Hohenzollern

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.

Richard von Conta

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 Battle of Tannenberg First Battle of the Masurian Lakes Battle of Belleau Wood
Awards	Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves House Order of Hohenzollern