Richard Koll Military person
Richard Koll (7 April 1897 – 13 May 1963) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 1. Panzer-Division. 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. Richard Koll was captured by British troops in 1945 and was released in 1946.
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allegiance | Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) |
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military command | 1. Panzer-Division |
service start | 1914 |
service end | 1945 |