Werner Friebe
Highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II
About Werner Friebe
Lived 1897 – 1962 (aged 64). Werner Friebe was a German military personnel.
Werner Friebe (12 July 1897 – 8 March 1962) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 8th Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Friebe surrendered to the British forces in May 1945 and was released in 1948. He was the younger brother of General Helmut Friebe, who was also a Knight's Cross recipient.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 April 1944 as Oberst and commander of 8. Panzer-Division
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Who was Werner Friebe?
highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II
When was Werner Friebe born?
Werner Friebe was born on 12 July 1897 in Droszków, Lower Silesian Voivodeship.
When did Werner Friebe die?
Werner Friebe died on 8 March 1962 in Stuttgart.
What was Werner Friebe's occupation?
Werner Friebe was a military personnel.
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Werner Friebe was German.
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