Karl Angerstein
German general
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Karl Angerstein (4 December 1890 – 20 September 1985) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 1st Air Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born4 December 1890
Died20 September 1985 (aged 94)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire 
Weimar Republic 
Nazi GermanyBranchLuftwaffe
Karl Angerstein | |
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| Born | 4 December 1890 |
| Died | 20 September 1985 (aged 94) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | Sturzkampfgeschwader 3 Kampfgeschwader 1 1st Air Corp |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- German Cross in Gold on 16 July 1942 as Generalmajor in Kampfgeschwader 1[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 November 1940 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 1 "Hindenburg"[2]
