Years of service 1902–43 Service/branch German Army | ||
Commands held 13. Infanterie-Division (mot.)13. Panzer-Division148. Reserve-Division Battles/wars World War IWorld War IIInvasion of PolandBattle of France Name Friedrich-Wilhelm Rothkirch Died December 24, 1953, Trier, Germany Battles and wars World War I, Invasion of Poland, Battle of France, World War II | ||
Friedrich-Wilhelm Oskar Sigismund Deodat von Rothkirch und Panthen (16 February 1884 – 24 December 1953) 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. Friedrich-Wilhelm von Rothkirch und Panthen retired from active duty on 30 November 1943.
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