Kurt von Mühlen
German general (1905–1971)
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Kurt von Mühlen (22 January 1905 – 15 January 1971) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 559th Volksgrenadier Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Born22 January 1905
Died15 January 1971 (aged 65)
Allegiance
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi GermanyBranch
Army (Wehrmacht)Kurt von Mühlen | |
|---|---|
| Born | 22 January 1905 |
| Died | 15 January 1971 (aged 65) |
| Allegiance | Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Service years | 1923-1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 559th Volksgrenadier Division |
Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (18 May 1940) & 1st Class (31 July 1940)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 28 February 1942 as Major in MG-Battalion 5[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 6 November 1942 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Jäger-Regiment 75[3]
- Oak Leaves on 9 January 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 559.Volks-Grenadier-Division[4]
