Friedrich Köchling
Friedrich Köchling (22 June 1893 – 6 June 1970) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Friedrich Köchling | |
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| Born | 22 June 1893 |
| Died | 6 June 1970 (aged 76) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} German Empire .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Weimar Republic.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Imperial German Army.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Reichsheer.svg.png.webp){kind=small} German Army |
| Years of service | 1912–45 |
| Rank |  General der Infanterie |
| Commands held | Sudetendeutsches Freikorps (de facto) 254 Infanterie-Division XLIV. Armeekorps XLIX. Gebirgskorps X. Armeekorps LXXXI. Armeekorps |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 July 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 254. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 217.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
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