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Ernst-Anton von Krosigk

1898 – 1945

German infantry general

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About Ernst-Anton von Krosigk

Lived 1898 – 1945 (aged 47). Ernst-Anton von Krosigk was a military personnel.

Ernst-Anton von Krosigk (5 March 1898 – 16 March 1945) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 16th Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Krosigk was killed in an air-attack by Soviet forces on 16 March 1945 in the Courland Pocket.

Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (25 September 1916) & 1st Class (12 September 1918) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (20 May 1940) & 1st Class (19 June 1940) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 12 February 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 1. Infanterie Division 827th Oak Leaves on 12 April 1945 (Posthumously) as General der Infanterie and commander of XVI.Armeekorps

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Important facts

Born
5 March 1898, Potsdam
Birth century
19th century
Died
10 April 1945, Kandava
Occupation
Military personnel
Nationality
German Reich
Positions held
Adjutant, Erster Generalstabsoffizier, Führerreserve, Chief of Staff
Employers
Ministry of the Reichswehr
Awards
German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Iron Cross, 2nd class; Iron Cross, 1st class; Wound Badge (1918) in Black; Gallipoli Star; Order of Bravery; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ernst-Anton von Krosigk?

German infantry general (1898-1945)

When was Ernst-Anton von Krosigk born?

Ernst-Anton von Krosigk was born on 5 March 1898 in Potsdam.

When did Ernst-Anton von Krosigk die?

Ernst-Anton von Krosigk died on 10 April 1945 in Kandava.

What was Ernst-Anton von Krosigk's occupation?

Ernst-Anton von Krosigk was a military personnel.

What nationality was Ernst-Anton von Krosigk?

Ernst-Anton von Krosigk's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ernst-Anton von Krosigk

· Wikidata: Q72465

· DBpedia: Ernst-Anton von Krosigk

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