Fritz Warnecke
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Friedrich "Fritz" Warnecke (25 November 1898 – 4 May 1968) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born25 November 1898
Died4 May 1968 (aged 69)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire
Weimar Republic 
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Friedrich "Fritz" Warnecke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 25 November 1898 |
| Died | 4 May 1968 (aged 69) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army |
| Service years | 1916–1921 1936–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 62nd Volksgrenadier Division 256. Volksgrenadier-Division |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 January 1943 as Major and commander of the III./Grenadier-Regiment 517[1]
