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Karl Angerstein

1890 – 1985

German general of the Luftwaffe and Knight's Cross recipient

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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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Important facts

Born

4 December 1890, Mühlhausen/Thuringia

Birth century

19th century

Died

20 September 1985, Feldkirchen

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

Germany

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross; German Cross in Gold; Wound Badge (1918) in Black; Iron Cross (1914), 2nd class; Iron Cross (1914), 1st class; Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914, 2nd class; Clasp to the Iron Cross of 1914, 1st class; Combined Pilot-Observer Badge with Diamonds; Front Flying Clasp for Bombers in Gold; Named Reference in the Wehrmacht Communiqué

Contemporaries

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1850 – 1920

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Edward Albert Sharpey-Schäfer

1850 – 1935

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Frequently asked questions

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.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl Angerstein

· Wikidata: Q84799

· DBpedia: Karl Angerstein

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