About Karl Gümbel
Lived 1888 – 1970 (aged 82). Karl Gümbel was a German military personnel.
Karl Gümbel (24 June 1888 – 28 October 1970) 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 30 October 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 516
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Gümbel?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Karl Gümbel born?
Karl Gümbel was born on 24 June 1888 in Fénétrange.
When did Karl Gümbel die?
Karl Gümbel died on 28 October 1970 in Heidelberg.
What was Karl Gümbel's occupation?
Karl Gümbel was a military personnel.
What nationality was Karl Gümbel?
Karl Gümbel was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Gümbel. https://biography.guide/karl-gumbel/
MLA: "Karl Gümbel." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-gumbel/.
Chicago: "Karl Gümbel." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karl-gumbel/.
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