Friedrich Köchling
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1893–1970)
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Friedrich Köchling (22 June 1893 – 6 June 1970) was a German general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Friedrich Köchling | |
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| Born | 22 June 1893 |
| Died | 6 June 1970 (aged 76) |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | |
Branch | |
Service years | 1912–1945 |
Rank | |
| Commands | Sudetendeutsches Freikorps (de facto) 254 Infanterie-Division XLIV. Armeekorps XLIX. Gebirgskorps X. Armeekorps LXXXI. Armeekorps |
Conflicts | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 July 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 254. Infanterie-Division[1]