About Friedrich Mieth
Lived 1888 – 1944 (aged 56). Friedrich Mieth was a military officer.
Friedrich Mieth (4 June 1888 – 2 September 1944) was a German general during World War II. In 1942, he commanded Army Group Don Rear Area. Mieth was killed in action on 2 September 1944 in Iași, Romania.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (17 September 1914) & 1st Class (11 March 1915) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (29 October 1939) & 1st Class (4 February 1940) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 2 November 1943 as General der Infanterie and commander of IV. Armeekorps Oak Leaves on 1 March 1944 as General der Infanterie and commander of IV. Armeekorps
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Who was Friedrich Mieth?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1888–1944)
When was Friedrich Mieth born?
Friedrich Mieth was born on 4 June 1888 in Eberswalde.
When did Friedrich Mieth die?
Friedrich Mieth died on 2 September 1944 in Iași.
What was Friedrich Mieth's occupation?
Friedrich Mieth was a military officer.
What nationality was Friedrich Mieth?
Friedrich Mieth's recorded nationality: German Reich.
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