Friedrich Karst Military person

Friedrich Karst (4 September 1893 – 18 October 1975) 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. Friedrich Karst was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	September 04, 1893
Birth place	Poland , Iława
Date of death	October 18, 1975
Place of death	Germany , Herford

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Battle of Białystok–Minsk World War II World War I Battle of Moscow Battles of Rzhev Battle of Smolensk (1941)
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	95. Infanterie-Division 262. Infanterie-Division Division Nr. 466
service start	1912
service end	1945