Gerhard Kauffmann
German general and Knight's Cross recipients
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| Intro | German general and Knight's Cross recipients | ||
| Places | Germany | ||
| was | Military personnel Knight | ||
| Work field | Military Royals | ||
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| Birth | 29 June 1887, Mariendorf, Germany | ||
| Death | 16 June 1969Berlin, Margraviate of Brandenburg (aged 82 years) | ||
| Star sign | Cancer | ||
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Biography
Gerhard Kauffmann (29 June 1887 – 16 June 1969) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Kauffmann was retired from active service on 30 September 1943.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 July 1941 as generalleutnant and commander of 256th Infantry Division