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Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen

1884 – 1967

German officer

Military officer
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About Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen

Lived 1884 – 1967 (aged 83). Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen was a German military officer.

Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen (born February 15, 1884, in Köln, died February 15, 1967, in Bad Homburg) was a German officer in the Wehrmacht during World War II.

Awards

Pour le Mérite on 29 August 1918

German Cross in Gold on 11 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in the III./Infanterie-Regiment 36

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Important facts

Born
15 February 1884, Cologne
Birth century
19th century
Died
15 February 1967, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
Occupation
Military officer
Nationality
Germany, German Reich
Awards
German Cross in Gold; Iron Cross, 2nd class; Knight First Class of the Order of the Zähringer Lion with Swords; Knight of the Military Karl-Friedrich Merit Order; Wound Badge (1918) in Black; Cross of Honour for Combatants, with Swords; Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914, 2nd class; Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914, 1st class; Eastern Medal

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen?

German officer (1884–1967)

When was Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen born?

Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen was born on 15 February 1884 in Cologne.

When did Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen die?

Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen died on 15 February 1967 in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.

What was Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen's occupation?

Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen was a military officer.

What nationality was Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen?

Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen

· Wikidata: Q1457883

· DBpedia: Friedrich-Wilhelm Dernen

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