Karl Kriebel

Karl Kriebel (26 February 1888 – 28 November 1961) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Born26 February 1888

Metz, Alsace-Lorraine

Died28 November 1961(1961-11-28) (aged 73)

Sparenberg, Germany

Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany

BranchArmy (Wehrmacht)

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Karl Kriebel
Born	26 February 1888 Metz, Alsace-Lorraine
Died	28 November 1961(1961-11-28) (aged 73) Sparenberg, Germany
Allegiance	German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Service years	1907–1945
Rank	General of the Infantry
Commands	56 Infantry Division 46th Infantry Division
Conflicts	World War I World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of Belgium Battle of France Invasion of Yugoslavia Operation Barbarossa Crimean Campaign (1941–1942)
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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At the beginning of World War II, Kriebel was appointed commander of 56th Infantry Division. Later, he commanded several other divisions. He also served as a deputy member on the "Court of Military Honour," a drumhead court-martial that expelled many of the officers involved in the 20 July Plot from the Army before handing them over to the People's Court.