About Werner Forst
Lived 1892 – 1971 (aged 78). Werner Forst was a German military personnel.
Werner Forst (21 December 1892 – 3 February 1971) was a German general during World War II who held several divisional commands. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (1 October 1914) & 1st Class (16 September 1916)
Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (26 September 1939) & 1st Class (20 October 1939) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 29 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division Oak Leaves on 22 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division
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Who was Werner Forst?
German general (1892–1971)
When was Werner Forst born?
Werner Forst was born on 21 December 1892 in Magdeburg.
When did Werner Forst die?
Werner Forst died on 3 February 1971 in Wiesbaden.
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Werner Forst was a military personnel.
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Werner Forst was German.
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