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German general and Knight's Cross recipients
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Male
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Birth:
29 June 1887(Mariendorf, Germany)
Death:
16 June 1969(Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg)
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The details
Biography
Introduction
Gerhard Kauffmann (29 June 1887 – 16 June 1969) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Kauffmann was retired from active service on 30 September 1943.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 July 1941 as generalleutnant and commander of 256th Infantry Division