Friedrich Köchling Military person

Friedrich Köchling (22 June 1893, Ahaus, Westphalia – 6 June 1970) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels. 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 Köchling surrendered to American troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 22, 1893
Birth place	Germany , Ahaus
Date of death	June 06, 1970
Place of death	Germany , Legden

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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 Aachen Siege of Leningrad Battle of the Caucasus World War II Battle of France World War I Ruhr Pocket
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	254 Infanterie-Division LXXXI. Armeekorps X. Armeekorps XLIV. Armeekorps XLIX. Gebirgskorps
service start	1912
service end	1945