About Karl Arndt
Lived 1892 – 1981 (aged 89). Karl Arndt was a German military personnel.
Karl Hermann Arndt (10 March 1892 – 30 December 1981) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (3 October 1914) 1st Class (26 January 1918) Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (31 December 1934) Wehrmacht Long Service Award 1st Class (2 October 1936) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 23 January 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 511 Oak Leaves on 1 February 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 359. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Karl Arndt?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1892-1981)
When was Karl Arndt born?
Karl Arndt was born on 10 March 1892 in Głogów.
When did Karl Arndt die?
Karl Arndt died on 30 December 1981 in Balve.
What was Karl Arndt's occupation?
Karl Arndt was a military personnel.
What nationality was Karl Arndt?
Karl Arndt was German.
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