About Werner Kolb
Lived 1895 – 1975 (aged 79). Werner Kolb was an American military personnel.
Werner Kolb (27 July 1895 – 18 February 1975) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 9th Volksgrenadier Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Awards and decorations
Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (16 June 1940) & 1st Class (4 July 1940) German Cross in Gold on 2 January 1942 as Major of the Reserves in the II./Infanterie-Regiment 36 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves Knight's Cross on 27 June 1942 as Major of the Reserves and commander II./Infanterie-Regiment 36 Oak Leaves on 26 June 1944 as Oberst of the Reserves and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 36
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Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Werner Kolb's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Werner Kolb?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1895-1975)
When was Werner Kolb born?
Werner Kolb was born on 27 July 1895 in Burbach.
When did Werner Kolb die?
Werner Kolb died on 18 February 1975 in Neu-Isenburg.
What was Werner Kolb's occupation?
Werner Kolb was a military personnel.
What nationality was Werner Kolb?
Werner Kolb was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Werner Kolb. https://biography.guide/werner-kolb/
MLA: "Werner Kolb." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/werner-kolb/.
Chicago: "Werner Kolb." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/werner-kolb/.
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