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Hans-Karl von Scheele

1892 – 1955

German general and Knight's Cross recipient

Judge Military personnel Military officer
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About Hans-Karl von Scheele

Lived 1892 – 1955 (aged 63). Hans-Karl von Scheele was a German judge, military personnel, military officer and soldier.

Hans-Karl von Scheele (23 May 1892 – 8 October 1955) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.

Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (15 September 1914) & 1st Class (15 December 1914) Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (23 September 1939) & 1st Class (16 May 1940) 217th Oak Leaves on 2 April 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of Korps "Scheele"

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Important facts

Born
23 May 1892, Magdeburg
Birth century
19th century
Died
8 October 1955, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe
Occupation
Judge, military personnel, military officer, soldier
Nationality
Germany
Awards
Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hans-Karl von Scheele?

German general and Knight's Cross recipient

When was Hans-Karl von Scheele born?

Hans-Karl von Scheele was born on 23 May 1892 in Magdeburg.

When did Hans-Karl von Scheele die?

Hans-Karl von Scheele died on 8 October 1955 in Bad Homburg vor der Höhe.

What was Hans-Karl von Scheele's occupation?

Hans-Karl von Scheele was a judge, military personnel, military officer and soldier.

What nationality was Hans-Karl von Scheele?

Hans-Karl von Scheele was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hans-Karl von Scheele

· Wikidata: Q3126918

· DBpedia: Hans-Karl von Scheele

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