Carl-Heinz Greve
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
About Carl-Heinz Greve
Lived 1920 – 1998 (aged 77). Carl-Heinz Greve was a German military officer and lieutenant general.
Carl-Heinz Antonius Greve (17 October 1920 – 21 May 1998) was a German general in the Bundeswehr. During World War II, he served in the Luftwaffe and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 October 1942 as Leutnant and pilot in the 3./Kampfgruppe 606 Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany Merit Cross 1st Class (15 May 1973) Great Cross of Merit (30 November 1974)
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Carl-Heinz Greve?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1920–1998)
When was Carl-Heinz Greve born?
Carl-Heinz Greve was born on 17 October 1920 in Münster.
When did Carl-Heinz Greve die?
Carl-Heinz Greve died on 21 May 1998 in Kronburg.
What was Carl-Heinz Greve's occupation?
Carl-Heinz Greve was a military officer and lieutenant general.
What nationality was Carl-Heinz Greve?
Carl-Heinz Greve was German.
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