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Friedrich Karst

1893 – 1975

German General and Knight's Cross recipient

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About Friedrich Karst

Lived 1893 – 1975 (aged 82). Friedrich Karst was a military personnel.

Friedrich Karst (4 September 1893 – 18 October 1975) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 August 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 461

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; German Cross in Gold

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Friedrich Karst's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Karst?

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1893-1975)

When was Friedrich Karst born?

Friedrich Karst was born on 4 September 1893 in Iława.

When did Friedrich Karst die?

Friedrich Karst died on 18 October 1975 in Herford.

What was Friedrich Karst's occupation?

Friedrich Karst was a military personnel.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Karst

· Wikidata: Q5503852

· DBpedia: Friedrich Karst

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