Paul Klatt

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Paul Klatt
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Generalleutnant Paul Klatt
Born 6 December 1896
Kroppen
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Munich
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 3.Gebirgs-Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

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

Paul Klatt (6 December 1896 – 6 June 1973) was a German general who commanded the 3. Gebirgs.-Division during World War II. He was also a recipient 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. Paul Klatt was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1997, p. 370.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 231.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 211.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 78.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant August Wittmann
Commander of 3.Gebirgs-Division
3 July 1944 – 8 May 1945
Succeeded by
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