Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
About Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt
Lived 1892 – 1964 (aged 72). Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt was a German judge and military personnel.
Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt (15 January 1892 – 9 September 1964) was a German Generalleutnant who commanded several divisions during World War II. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
History In September 1939, he commanded the German forces in one of the opening battles of World War II, the Battle of Westerplatte.
He commanded the 60th Infantry Division, 38th Infantry Division, 174th Reserve Division, and 286th Security Division. He was sent four times to the Führerreserve.
From December 1944 on, he was judge at the Reichskriegsgericht under Roland Freisler. Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt was taken prisoner in May 1945 and was released in 1947.
He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, the highest award in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II.
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 December 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 60. Infanterie-Division (mot.)
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Who was Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1892-1964)
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Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt was born on 15 January 1892 in Strasbourg.
When did Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt die?
Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt died on 9 September 1964 in Wiesbaden.
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Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt was a judge and military personnel.
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Friedrich-Georg Eberhardt was German.
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