Carl Püchler
German general during World War II
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Carl Püchler (13 May 1894 – 5 February 1949) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born13 May 1894
Bad Warmbrunn, German Empire
Died5 February 1949 (aged 54)
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
Branch
Army (Wehrmacht)Carl Püchler | |
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| Born | 13 May 1894 Bad Warmbrunn, German Empire |
| Died | 5 February 1949 (aged 54) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | |
Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
| Commands | XXXIX. Panzer-Korps LXVII. Armeekorps LXXXVI. Armeekorps LXXIV. Armeekorps |
Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 December 1941 as Oberst and commander of Infanterie-Regiment 228[1]