About Josef Prinner
Lived 1894 – 1966 (aged 71). Josef Prinner was a German police officer.
Josef Prinner (18 December 1894 – 1 July 1966) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 January 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of Höherer Artilleriekommandeur 311
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Josef Prinner?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1894-1966)
When was Josef Prinner born?
Josef Prinner was born on 18 December 1894 in Munich.
When did Josef Prinner die?
Josef Prinner died on 1 June 1966 in Munich.
What was Josef Prinner's occupation?
Josef Prinner was a police officer.
What nationality was Josef Prinner?
Josef Prinner was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Josef Prinner. https://biography.guide/josef-prinner/
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