About Friedrich Kless
Lived 1906 – 1994 (aged 87). Friedrich Kless was a military leader.
Friedrich Kless (7 October 1906 – 6 April 1994) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 October 1940 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Kampfgeschwader 55 German Cross in Gold on 12 January 1943 as Oberstleutnant im Generalstab (in the General Staff) of Luftwaffen-Kommando Ost
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Friedrich Kless?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Friedrich Kless born?
Friedrich Kless was born on 7 October 1906 in Bayreuth.
When did Friedrich Kless die?
Friedrich Kless died on 6 April 1994 in Munich.
What was Friedrich Kless's occupation?
Friedrich Kless was a military leader.
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