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Arthur Kobus

1879 – 1945

German general

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About Arthur Kobus

Lived 1879 – 1945 (aged 66). Arthur Kobus was a German military personnel.

Fritz Arthur Kobus (9 February 1879 – April 1945) was a German general during the Second World War.

Biography Arthur Kobus was born on 9 February 1879, in Metz, Alsace-Lorraine and entered military service on 18 March 1897 as an officer candidat (Fahnenjunker). Kobus fought during the First World War, with the rank of Officer. He followed his career in the Reichswehr, then in the Heer, the German army. During the Second World War, Arthur Kobus served in many significant military assignments, and participated in a few military operations. He eventually attained the rank of Generalleutnant on 1 July 1942. In April 1945, General Kobus committed suicide in Berlin, rather than surrender to the Red Army.

Awards and decorations Prussian Centenary Medal 1897 Iron Cross (1914), 2nd and 1st Class Brunswick War Merit Cross, 2nd and 1st Class (BrKr1/BrK1) 2nd Class with the Frontline Service Horse Clasp on the ribbon (BrKr2a/BrK2a) Wound Badge (1918) in Black Prussian Long Service Cross for 25 years Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with Swords Wehrmacht Long Service Award War Merit Cross (1939), 2nd and 1st Class

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Iron Cross
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Fritz Arthur Kobus

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Arthur Kobus?

German general

When was Arthur Kobus born?

Arthur Kobus was born on 9 February 1879 in Metz.

When did Arthur Kobus die?

Arthur Kobus died on 1 April 1945 in Berlin.

What was Arthur Kobus's occupation?

Arthur Kobus was a military personnel.

What nationality was Arthur Kobus?

Arthur Kobus was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Arthur Kobus

· Wikidata: Q89009

· DBpedia: Arthur Kobus

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