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Karl-Friedrich von der Meden

1896 – 1961

German general and Knight's Cross recipients

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About Karl-Friedrich von der Meden

Lived 1896 – 1961 (aged 65). Karl-Friedrich von der Meden was a German military personnel.

Karl-Friedrich von der Meden (3 December 1896 – 26 December 1961) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 August 1941 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Radfahr-Abteilung 12

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Important facts

Born

3 December 1896, Sampława

Birth century

19th century

Died

26 December 1961, Hanover

Occupation

Military personnel

Nationality

Germany

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Karl-Friedrich von der Meden?

German general and Knight's Cross recipients (1896-1961)

When was Karl-Friedrich von der Meden born?

Karl-Friedrich von der Meden was born on 3 December 1896 in Sampława.

When did Karl-Friedrich von der Meden die?

Karl-Friedrich von der Meden died on 26 December 1961 in Hanover.

What was Karl-Friedrich von der Meden's occupation?

Karl-Friedrich von der Meden was a military personnel.

What nationality was Karl-Friedrich von der Meden?

Karl-Friedrich von der Meden was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Karl-Friedrich von der Meden

· Wikidata: Q6371403

· DBpedia: Karl-Friedrich von der Meden

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