Friedrich Köchling (22 June 1893, Ahaus, Westphalia – 6 June 1970) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels. 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. Friedrich Köchling surrendered to American troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.
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| - Friedrich Köchling (22 June 1893, Ahaus, Westphalia – 6 June 1970) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels. 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. Friedrich Köchling surrendered to American troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.
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| - 254(xsd:integer)
- X. Armeekorps
- LXXXI. Armeekorps
- XLIV. Armeekorps
- XLIX. Gebirgskorps
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Title
| - Commander of X. Armeekorps
- Commander of 254. Infanterie-Division
- Commander of LXXXI. Armeekorps
- Commander of XLIV. Armeekorps
- Commander of XLIX. Gebirgskorps
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Allegiance
| - German Empire
- Nazi Germany
- Weimar Republic
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Before
| - Generalleutnant Walter Behschnitt
- General der Infanterie Friedrich-August Schack
- General der Infanterie Thomas-Emil von Wickede
- General der Artillerie Maximilian de Angelis
- General der Gebirgstruppe Rudolf Konrad
- Generalmajor Hellmuth Reymann
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Years
| - --02-15
- --03-22
- --09-21
- --11-19
- --11-30
- --06-25
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After
| - Generalleutnant Alfred Thielmann
- General der Artillerie Maximilian de Angelis
- General der Gebirgstruppe Rudolf Konrad
- General der Infanterie Hermann Foertsch
- Generalleutnant Ernst-Günther Baade
- Generalmajor Hellmuth Reymann
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| - Friedrich Köchling (22 June 1893, Ahaus, Westphalia – 6 June 1970) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who held commands at the division and corps levels. 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. Friedrich Köchling surrendered to American troops in 1945 and was held until 1947.
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