About Eugen König
Lived 1896 – 1985 (aged 88). Eugen König was a German military personnel.
Eugen König (19 September 1896 – 8 April 1985) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (30 November 1916) 1st Class (9 July 1920) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (19 June 1940) & 1st Class (9 September 1940) 318th Oak Leaves on 4 November 1943 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 451
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Who was Eugen König?
German general
When was Eugen König born?
Eugen König was born on 19 September 1896 in Trier.
When did Eugen König die?
Eugen König died on 8 April 1985 in Bitburg.
What was Eugen König's occupation?
Eugen König was a military personnel.
What nationality was Eugen König?
Eugen König was German.
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