About Oskar Eckholt
Lived 1894 – 1982 (aged 87). Oskar Eckholt was a German military personnel.
Oskar Eckholt (4 November 1894 – 12 August 1982) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Eckholt surrendered to American troops in May 1945. He was released in 1947.
Awards and decorations
German Cross in Gold on 18 May 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Artillerie-Regiment 178 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 April 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 178
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Who was Oskar Eckholt?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients
When was Oskar Eckholt born?
Oskar Eckholt was born on 4 November 1894 in Freisenbruch.
When did Oskar Eckholt die?
Oskar Eckholt died on 12 August 1982 in Theesen.
What was Oskar Eckholt's occupation?
Oskar Eckholt was a military personnel.
What nationality was Oskar Eckholt?
Oskar Eckholt was German.
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