Karl von Graffen

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Karl von Graffen
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Born 6 June 1893
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Grödersby
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1911–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 58. Infanterie-Division
LXXVI. Panzerkorps
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Karl von Graffen (6 June 1893 – 1 November 1964) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Karl von Graffen was taken prisoner in May 1945 by British troops and was released in March 1948.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 167.

Bibliography

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Dr. phil. Friedrich Altrichter
Commander of 58. Infanterie-Division
2 April 1941 – 1 May 1943
Succeeded by
General der Artillerie Wilhelm Berlin
Preceded by
General der Panzertruppen Gerhard Graf von Schwerin
Commander of LXXVI. Panzerkorps
25 April 1945 – 8 May 1945
Succeeded by
None