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Werner Ebeling

1913 – 2008

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient

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About Werner Ebeling

Lived 1913 – 2008 (aged 94). Werner Ebeling was a German writer.

Werner Hermann Karl Ebeling (21 November 1913 – 25 August 2008) was an officer in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II and a general in the Bundeswehr of West Germany. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. He commanded the 11 Panzergrenadier Division of the Bundeswehr from 15 January 1968 to 30 September 1970.

Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (14 June 1940) & 1st Class (5 September 1941) Wound Badge in Black (18 March 1944) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 9 April 1944 as Major and commander of the II./Grenadier-Regiment 220 Oak Leaves on 5 March 1945 as Oberst and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 154 Great Cross of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (22 July 1970)

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Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
Also known as
Werner Hermann Karl Ebeling

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Werner Ebeling?

German officer and Knight's Cross recipient (1913–2008)

When was Werner Ebeling born?

Werner Ebeling was born on 21 November 1913 in Stade.

When did Werner Ebeling die?

Werner Ebeling died on 25 August 2008 in Sandkrug.

What was Werner Ebeling's occupation?

Werner Ebeling was a writer.

What nationality was Werner Ebeling?

Werner Ebeling was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Werner Ebeling

· Wikidata: Q97787

· DBpedia: Werner Ebeling

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