About Kurt Jahn
Lived 1892 – 1966 (aged 74). Kurt Jahn was a German military officer and master builder.
General Kurt Jahn, aka Curt Jahn, (February 16, 1892 – November 7, 1966) was a German Army general and commander in Lombardy, Italy during World War II. Born in Schmalkalden, Germany, he was captured west of Milan on 1 May 1945 and interned in Britain as a prisoner of war until May 1948.
Jahn had also been a member of the Baltische Landeswehr during the Latvian War of Independence.
Jahn died in Coburg on 7 November 1966.
Awards and decorations German Cross in Gold (18 June 1942) Iron Cross of 1914, 1st and 2nd Class Clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st and 2nd Class Order of the Zähringer Lion, Knight 2nd Class with Swords (Baden) Saxe-Ernestine House Order, Knight 2nd Class with Swords Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 1st Class (25-year Service Cross) and 3rd Class (12-year Service Medal)
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Who was Kurt Jahn?
German general
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Kurt Jahn was born on 16 February 1892 in Schmalkalden.
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Kurt Jahn died on 7 November 1966 in Coburg.
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Kurt Jahn was a military officer and master builder.
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Kurt Jahn was German.
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