About Richard Daniel
Lived 1900 – 1986 (aged 85). Richard Daniel was a German military personnel.
Richard Daniel (24 December 1900 – 4 May 1986) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (12 July 1941) & 1st Class (28 July 1941) Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (25 February 1945) German Cross in Gold on 2 June 1943 as Oberst in Grenadier-Regiment 391 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 25 July 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 391 (857th) Oak Leaves on 30 April 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 45. Volksgrenadier-Division
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Who was Richard Daniel?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1900-1986)
When was Richard Daniel born?
Richard Daniel was born on 24 December 1900 in Neu-Anspach.
When did Richard Daniel die?
Richard Daniel died on 4 May 1986 in Neumünster.
What was Richard Daniel's occupation?
Richard Daniel was a military personnel.
What nationality was Richard Daniel?
Richard Daniel was German.
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