Friedrich Kless
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Friedrich Kless (7 October 1906 – 6 April 1994) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Friedrich Kless | |
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| Born | 7 October 1906 |
| Died | 6 April 1994 (aged 87) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | II./Kampfgeschwader 55 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 October 1940 as Major and Gruppenkommandeur of the II./Kampfgeschwader 55[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 12 January 1943 as Oberstleutnant im Generalstab (in the General Staff) of Luftwaffen-Kommando Ost[2]
