About Clemens Betzel
Lived 1895 – 1945 (aged 49). Clemens Betzel was a German military officer.
Clemens Betzel (9 June 1895 – 27 March 1945) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany who commanded the 4. Panzer-Division during World War II. He was a recipient of the Kight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. He died of a shell splinter during the East Pomeranian Offensive.
Awards and decorations Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (24 September 1939) & 1st Class (10 October 1939) German Cross in Gold on 11 March 1943 as Oberst in Panzer-Artillerie-Regiment 103 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 5 September 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 4. Panzer-Division Oak Leaves on 11 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 4. Panzer-Division
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Who was Clemens Betzel?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1895–1945)
When was Clemens Betzel born?
Clemens Betzel was born on 9 June 1895 in Ulm.
When did Clemens Betzel die?
Clemens Betzel died on 27 March 1945 in Gdańsk.
What was Clemens Betzel's occupation?
Clemens Betzel was a military officer.
What nationality was Clemens Betzel?
Clemens Betzel was German.
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