About Karl Koske
Lived 1889 – 1945 (aged 55). Karl Koske was a German military personnel.
Karl Koske (27 June 1889 – 8 April 1945) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Koske was wounded in an air raid and died in a Vienna hospital on 8 April 1945.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 15 March 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 212. Infanterie-Division
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Karl Koske?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients
When was Karl Koske born?
Karl Koske was born on 27 June 1889 in Sarajevo.
When did Karl Koske die?
Karl Koske died on 8 April 1945 in Vienna.
What was Karl Koske's occupation?
Karl Koske was a military personnel.
What nationality was Karl Koske?
Karl Koske was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Karl Koske. https://biography.guide/karl-koske/
MLA: "Karl Koske." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/karl-koske/.
Chicago: "Karl Koske." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/karl-koske/.
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