Paul Reichelt
German General and Knight's Cross recipients
About Paul Reichelt
Lived 1898 – 1981 (aged 83). Paul Reichelt was a German generalstabsoffizier.
Paul Reichelt (29 March 1898 – 15 July 1981) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and in the Bundeswehr. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations
German Cross in Gold on 25 April 1942 as Oberstleutnant im Generalstab in General-Kommando IX. Armeekorps Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 October 1944 as Generalmajor and Chief of the general staff of Armee-Abteilung Narwa
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Paul Reichelt?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients
When was Paul Reichelt born?
Paul Reichelt was born on 29 March 1898 in Neusalza-Spremberg.
When did Paul Reichelt die?
Paul Reichelt died on 15 July 1981 in Munich.
What was Paul Reichelt's occupation?
Paul Reichelt was a generalstabsoffizier.
What nationality was Paul Reichelt?
Paul Reichelt was German.
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