Karl Kessel
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1912–1997)
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Karl Kessel (1 June 1912 – 24 August 1997) was a German officer during World War II and a general in the armed forces of West Germany. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Kessel joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1970 as a Generalmajor.
Born1 June 1912
Allegiance
Nazi Germany
West Germany
Nazi Germany 
West GermanyKarl Kessel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 June 1912 |
| Died | 24 August 1997 (aged 85) |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany West Germany |
| Branch | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
| Service years | 1945 1956–70 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | KG 2 |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 January 1944 as Oberstleutnant and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 2[1]
