Eugen König

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Eugen König
Born (1896-09-19)19 September 1896
Trier
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Bitburg
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1920)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1915–20
1937–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 91. Luftlande-Infanterie-Division
272. Volksgrenadier-Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Eugen König (19 September 1896 – 8 April 1985) was a Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Eugen König was captured by British forces twice during his lifetime, the first time was in September 1918 and the second was in April 1945.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1997, p. 386.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 218.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 64.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of 91. Luftlande-Infanterie-Division
10 June 1944 - 10 August 1944
Succeeded by
Renamed 344. Infanterie-Division
Preceded by Commander of 272. Volksgrenadier-Division
13 December 1944 - 14 April 1945
Succeeded by
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