About Alfons König
Lived 1898 – 1944 (aged 45). Alfons König was a military officer.
Alfons König (29 December 1898 – 8 July 1944) was a German officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords. He was killed in action near Bobruisk on 8 July 1944 during the Soviet summer offensive, Operation Bagration.
Awards
Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (12 June 1940) & 1st Class (22 June 1940) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Knight's Cross on 21 December 1940 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 6./Infanterie-Regiment 199 "List". 194th Oak Leaves on 21 February 1943 as Hauptmann and commander of the III./Grenadier-Regiment 217 70th Swords on 9 June 1944 as Oberstleutnant of the Reserves and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 199 "List"
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Alfons König?
recipient of the Knights Cross (1898–1944)
When was Alfons König born?
Alfons König was born on 29 December 1898 in Munich.
When did Alfons König die?
Alfons König died on 8 July 1944 in Belarus.
What was Alfons König's occupation?
Alfons König was a military officer.
What nationality was Alfons König?
Alfons König's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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