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Friedrich Sixt

1895 – 1976

German General and Knight's Cross recipient

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About Friedrich Sixt

Lived 1895 – 1976 (aged 80). Friedrich Sixt was a German military officer and military leader.

Friedrich Sixt (28 October 1895 – 4 August 1976) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.

He commanded the 50th Infantry Division during the 1944 Crimean Offensive and was wounded during heavy attacks by the 2nd Guards Army south of the Belbek river on 1 May 1944. Sixt was subsequently evacuated, leaving Colonel Paul Betz in command of the 50th Infantry Division.

Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (23 December 1915) 1st Class (5 May 1918) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (28 September 1939) 1st Class (11 June 1941) German Cross in Gold on 18 May 1942 as Oberst im Generalstab in the General Staff of the XXXXIV Armeekorps Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 17 December 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 50. Infanterie-Division 772nd Oak Leaves on 11 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 5. Jäger-Division

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Awards
Iron Cross, 2nd class; Iron Cross, 1st class; German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves; Wound stripe; Military Merit Order (Bavaria); Clasp to the Iron Cross; German Cross; Kingdom of Romania; Order of Michael the Brave

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich Sixt?

German General and Knight's Cross recipient

When was Friedrich Sixt born?

Friedrich Sixt was born on 28 October 1895 in Munich.

When did Friedrich Sixt die?

Friedrich Sixt died on 4 August 1976 in Munich.

What was Friedrich Sixt's occupation?

Friedrich Sixt was a military officer and military leader.

What nationality was Friedrich Sixt?

Friedrich Sixt was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich Sixt

· Wikidata: Q3087766

· DBpedia: Friedrich Sixt

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