Friedrich Kittel
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
About Friedrich Kittel
Lived 1896 – 1973 (aged 76). Friedrich Kittel was an American military personnel, military officer and engineer.
Dipl.-Ing. Friedrich Kittel (19 December 1896 – 24 March 1973) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Friedrich Kittel was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in 1947.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class 1st Class Wound Badge (1914) in Black Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class German Cross in Gold (1 April 1942) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 January 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 62. Volksgrenadier-Division
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Who was Friedrich Kittel?
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
When was Friedrich Kittel born?
Friedrich Kittel was born on 19 December 1896 in Gerolzhofen.
When did Friedrich Kittel die?
Friedrich Kittel died on 24 March 1973 in Ansbach.
What was Friedrich Kittel's occupation?
Friedrich Kittel was a military personnel, military officer and engineer.
What nationality was Friedrich Kittel?
Friedrich Kittel was American.
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