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Franz Schmitz

1918 – 1985

German soldier and Knight's Cross recipient

Non-commissioned officer

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About Franz Schmitz

Lived 1918 – 1985 (aged 66). Franz Schmitz was an American non-commissioned officer.

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Important facts

Born

12 October 1918, Bonn

Birth century

20th century

Died

10 June 1985, Inden

Occupation

Non-commissioned officer

Nationality

United States

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Iron Cross (1939), 2nd class; Iron Cross (1939), 1st class

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Franz Schmitz's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Franz Schmitz?

German soldier and Knight's Cross recipient (1918–1985)

When was Franz Schmitz born?

Franz Schmitz was born on 12 October 1918 in Bonn.

When did Franz Schmitz die?

Franz Schmitz died on 10 June 1985 in Inden.

What was Franz Schmitz's occupation?

Franz Schmitz was a non-commissioned officer.

What nationality was Franz Schmitz?

Franz Schmitz was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Franz Schmitz

· Wikidata: Q5492949

· DBpedia: Franz Schmitz

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