Ferdinand Foltin
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Ferdinand Foltin (30 November 1916 – 18 May 2007) was an Austrian officer in the paratroop forces (Fallschirmjäger) of Nazi Germany during World War II and a general in the post-war Austrian Armed Forces. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
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| Born | 30 November 1916 |
| Died | 18 May 2007 (aged 90) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany  Austria |
| Branch | Luftwaffe Austrian Air Force |
| Service years | 1936–1945 1952–1982 |
| Rank | Major (Wehrmacht) Generalmajor (Bundesheer) |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 June 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of the II./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 [1]
