Eugen König
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Eugen König (19 September 1896 – 8 April 1985) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Eugen König | |
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| Born | 19 September 1896 |
| Died | 8 April 1985 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance | |
Branch | Army |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 91st Infantry Division 272nd Volksgrenadier Division |
Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (30 November 1916) 1st Class (9 July 1920)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (19 June 1940) & 1st Class (9 September 1940)[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves