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German General and Knight's Cross recipients
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Birth:
4 November 1894(Freisenbruch, Germany)
Death:
12 August 1982(Theesen, Germany)
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Biography
Introduction
Oskar Eckholt (4 November 1894 – 12 August 1982) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Eckholt surrendered to American troops in May 1945. He was released in 1947.
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 18 May 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Artillerie-Regiment 178
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 April 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 178