Franz Karl Military person

Franz Karl (1 January 1888 – 18 March 1964) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Franz Karl was captured in 1945, he was released in 1947.

Personal facts

Birth dateJanuary 01, 1888
Birth place
Germany , Glonn
Date of deathMarch 18, 1964
Place of death
Germany , Munich

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Military person

allegiance
Nazi Germany
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations
World War II
Battle of Belgium
Battle of France
World War I
military branch
German Army (1935–45)
military command
263. Infanterie-Division
182. Infanterie-Division
service start1907
service end1945

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