About Oskar Munzel
Lived 1899 – 1992 (aged 92–93). Oskar Munzel was a German military personnel.
Oskar Munzel (13 March 1899 – 1 January 1992) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II and in the Bundeswehr of West Germany who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. After the war, he served as a military advisor in Egypt, and then he joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1962. Munzel then acted as the Chief Advisor of Ming-teh-Gruppe (German Military Advisory Group) in Taiwan for the Republic of China Armed Forces before returning to Germany.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Oberst and commander of 14. Panzer-Division Federal Cross of Merit
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Oskar Munzel?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1899–1992)
When was Oskar Munzel born?
Oskar Munzel was born on 13 March 1899 in Grimmen.
When did Oskar Munzel die?
Oskar Munzel died in 1992 in Bad Godesberg.
What was Oskar Munzel's occupation?
Oskar Munzel was a military personnel.
What nationality was Oskar Munzel?
Oskar Munzel was German.
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