Franz Karl (general)
| Franz Karl | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 January 1888 |
| Died | 18 March 1964 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
263. Infanterie-Division 182. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Franz Karl (1 January 1888 – 18 March 1964) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 August 1940 as Generalleutnant and commander of 263. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 206.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by none |
Commander of 263. Infanterie-Division 1 September 1939 - 14 November 1940 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Ernst Haeckel |
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