Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben

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German General and Knight's Cross recipient

A.K.A.

Arnold von Biegeleben

Places

Germany

was

Military officer Military personnel Soldier Officer

Work field

Military

Gender

Male

Birth

16 April 1883 People who share this birthday

Place of birth

Hanover, Germany

Star sign

Aries People who share this birthday

Death

11 October 1940 People who died on this day

Place of death

Jullouville, France

Age

57 years

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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Biography

Arnold Freiherr von Biegeleben (16 April 1883 – 11 October 1940) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 6th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Biegeleben died of a heart attack on 11 October 1940.

Awards and decorations

Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (14 September 1914) & 1st Class (3 March 1916)
Knight's Cross of the Royal House Order of Hohenzollern with Swords (24 November 1917)
Grand Officer Cross of the Order of St Alexander (15 September 1936)
Wehrmacht Long Service Award 1st to 4th Class (2 October 1936)
Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (6 October 1939) & 1st Class (30 October 1939)
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 5 August 1940 as Generalleutnant and commander of 6th Infantry Division

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