Kurt Andersen
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
About Kurt Andersen
Lived 1898 – 2003 (aged 104). Kurt Andersen was a German military personnel and brigadegeneral.
Kurt Andersen (2 October 1898 – 9 January 2003) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II and in the Bundesgrenzschutz of West Germany. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations
Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (22 September 1939) & 1st Class (3 May 1940) Ground Assault Badge of the Luftwaffe (24 December 1942) Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (Großes Verdienstkreuz des Verdienstordens der Bundesrepublik Deutschland) 1961
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Kurt Andersen?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
When was Kurt Andersen born?
Kurt Andersen was born on 2 October 1898.
When did Kurt Andersen die?
Kurt Andersen died on 9 January 2003 in Bonn.
What was Kurt Andersen's occupation?
Kurt Andersen was a military personnel and brigadegeneral.
What nationality was Kurt Andersen?
Kurt Andersen was German.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Kurt Andersen (general)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Kurt Andersen. https://biography.guide/kurt-andersen-military-personnel/
MLA: "Kurt Andersen." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/kurt-andersen-military-personnel/.
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