About Karl Kessel
Lived 1912 – 1997 (aged 85). Karl Kessel was a German military officer and major general.
Karl Kessel (1 June 1912 – 24 August 1997) was a German officer during World War II and a general in the armed forces of West Germany. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Kessel joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1970 as a Generalmajor.
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 January 1944 as Oberstleutnant and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 2
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Kessel?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1912-1997)
When was Karl Kessel born?
Karl Kessel was born on 1 June 1912 in Mülheim an der Ruhr.
When did Karl Kessel die?
Karl Kessel died on 24 August 1997 in Bonn.
What was Karl Kessel's occupation?
Karl Kessel was a military officer and major general.
What nationality was Karl Kessel?
Karl Kessel was German.
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