Karl Angerstein
German general of the Luftwaffe and Knight's Cross recipient
About Karl Angerstein
Lived 1890 – 1985 (aged 94). Karl Angerstein was a German military personnel.
Karl Angerstein (4 December 1890 – 20 September 1985) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 1st Air Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards German Cross in Gold on 16 July 1942 as Generalmajor in Kampfgeschwader 1 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 November 1940 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 1 "Hindenburg"
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Who was Karl Angerstein?
German general of the Luftwaffe and Knight's Cross recipient (1890–1985)
When was Karl Angerstein born?
Karl Angerstein was born on 4 December 1890 in Mühlhausen/Thuringia.
When did Karl Angerstein die?
Karl Angerstein died on 20 September 1985 in Feldkirchen.
What was Karl Angerstein's occupation?
Karl Angerstein was a military personnel.
What nationality was Karl Angerstein?
Karl Angerstein was German.
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