Karl Arndt
German general (1892–1981)
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Karl Hermann Arndt (10 March 1892 – 30 December 1981) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Born10 March 1892
Died30 December 1981 (aged 89)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
German Empire 
Weimar Republic 
Nazi GermanyBranchArmy (Wehrmacht)
Karl Arndt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 March 1892 |
| Died | 30 December 1981 (aged 89) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Service years | 1911–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 293rd Infantry Division 359th Infantry Division XXXIX Panzer Corps |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (3 October 1914) 1st Class (26 January 1918)[1]
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 (31 December 1934)[2]
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award 1st Class (2 October 1936)[2]
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (27 October 1939) & 1st Class (17 June 1940)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 2 July 1944 as Generalleutnant in the 359. Infanterie-Division[3]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
