Friedrich Karst
| Friedrich Karst | |
|---|---|
| Born |
4 September 1893 Deutsch-Eylau, West Prussia |
| Died |
18 October 1975 (aged 82) Herford |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1912–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
95. Infanterie-Division 262. Infanterie-Division Division Nr. 466 |
| Battles/wars |
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Friedrich Karst (4 September 1893 – 18 October 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Friedrich Karst was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1947.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1914)
- in Black
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (14 February 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 August 1942 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 461[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 206.
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.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Friedrich Zickwolff |
Commander of 95. Infanterie-Division 6 September 1942 – 27 September 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Edward Aldrian |
| Preceded by General der Artillerie Edgar Theißen |
Commander of 262. Infanterie-Division 15 September 1942 – 1 July 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Eugen Wößner |
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