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
Born(1893-06-22)22 June 1893
Died6 June 1970(1970-06-06) (aged 76)
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Imperial German Army
 Reichsheer
 German Army
Years of service1912–45
Rank General der Infanterie
Commands heldSudetendeutsches Freikorps (de facto)
254 Infanterie-Division
XLIV. Armeekorps
XLIX. Gebirgskorps
X. Armeekorps
LXXXI. Armeekorps
Battles/wars
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 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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