Werner Forst
German general (1892–1971)
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Werner Forst (21 December 1892 – 3 February 1971) was a German general during World War II who held several divisional commands. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Werner Forst | |
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| Born | 21 December 1892 |
| Died | 3 February 1971 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 293rd Infantry Division 106th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (1 October 1914) & 1st Class (16 September 1916)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (26 September 1939) & 1st Class (20 October 1939)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 14 March 1942 as Oberst in the 293. Infanterie-Division[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 29 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division[3]
- Oak Leaves on 22 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division[4]
