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Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen

1905 – 1971

German General and Knight's Cross recipient

Commercial agentLieutenant general
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About Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen

Lived 1905 – 1971 (aged 65). Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen was a German commercial agent and lieutenant general.

Kurt von Mühlen (22 January 1905 – 15 January 1971) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 559th Volksgrenadier Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.

Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (18 May 1940) & 1st Class (31 July 1940) German Cross in Gold on 28 February 1942 as Major in MG-Battalion 5 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 6 November 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Jäger-Regiment 75 Oak Leaves on 9 January 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 559.Volks-Grenadier-Division

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Important facts

Born
22 January 1905, Ulm
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 January 1971, Kressbronn am Bodensee
Occupation
Commercial agent, lieutenant general
Nationality
Germany
Awards
German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Also known as
Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Muhlen

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen?

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1905-1971)

When was Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen born?

Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen was born on 22 January 1905 in Ulm.

When did Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen die?

Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen died on 15 January 1971 in Kressbronn am Bodensee.

What was Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen's occupation?

Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen was a commercial agent and lieutenant general.

What nationality was Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen?

Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Kurt-Hermann Freiherr von Mühlen

· Wikidata: Q108772

· DBpedia: Kurt von Mühlen

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