About Werner Anton
Lived 1895 – 1948 (aged 53). Werner Anton was a German military personnel.
Werner Rudolph Anton (3 April 1895 – 12 September 1948) was a German general in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the 6th Flak Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (4 February 1915) & 1st Class (22 August 1918) Order of Albert the Bear, Knight's Cross 2nd Class with Swords Military Order of St. Henry (19 February 1916) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 11 June 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 6. Flak-Division
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Who was Werner Anton?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1895-1948)
When was Werner Anton born?
Werner Anton was born on 3 April 1895 in Dresden.
When did Werner Anton die?
Werner Anton died on 12 September 1948 in Wolfsburg.
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Werner Anton was a military personnel.
What nationality was Werner Anton?
Werner Anton was German.
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