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Friedrich Karst
Born (1893-09-04)September 4, 1893
Died 18 October 1975(1975-10-18) (aged 82)
Place of birth Deutsch-Eylau, West Prussia
Place of death Herford
Allegiance German Empire German Empire (to 1918)
Germany Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1912–1945
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 95. Infanterie-Division
262. Infanterie-Division
Division Nr. 466
Battles/wars

World War I
World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Friedrich Karst (4 September 1893 – 18 October 1975) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Friedrich Karst was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1947.

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References[]

Citations
  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 206.
Bibliography
  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
  • Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Friedrich Zickwolff
Commander of 95. Infanterie-Division
6 September 1942 – 27 September 1942
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Edward Aldrian
Preceded by
General der Artillerie Edgar Theißen
Commander of 262. Infanterie-Division
15 September 1942 – 1 July 1943
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Eugen Wößner
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