Friedrich Kless Military person

Friedrich Kless (7 October 1906 – 6 April 1994) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II. 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 Kless was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until December 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 07, 1906
Birth place	Germany , Bayreuth
Date of death	April 06, 1994

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Military person

allegiance	(to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Britain World War II Battle of France
military branch	Luftwaffe German Army (1935–45) Reichswehr
military command	II./Kampfgeschwader 55
service start	1925
service end	1945