Julius Ringel

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Nickname(s) Papa Years of service 1905–45		Name Julius Ringel

Allegiance Austria-Hungary (to 1918) Austria (to 1938) Nazi Germany Rank General der Gebirgstruppe Died February 11, 1967, Bayerisch Gmain, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Service/branch Austro-Hungarian Army, Austrian Armed Forces, German Army Commands held 3rd Mountain Division, 5th Mountain Division, 69e corps d'armee

Julius 'Papa' Ringel (16 November 1889 – 11 February 1967) was an Austrian general in the armed forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. He commanded the 3rd Mountain Division, 5th Mountain Division, LXIX Corps, Wehrkreis XI and the Army Corps Ringel. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.

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As a supporter of the Nazi Party, Ringel strongly encouraged the union of Austria with the German Reich and after the Anschluss enthusiastically joined the Wehrmacht with the 3rd Mountain Division.

Decorations

Austrian Order of the Iron Crown, 3rd Class with War Decoration, Swords and Golden Bar (awarded two times)(10 November 1939)

Eastern Front Medal (15 August 1942)

Ärmelband Kreta (10 December 1942)

Iron Cross (1939) 2nd class (10 November 1939) & 1st class (15 April 1941)

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Knight's Cross on 13 June 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of the 5. Gebirgs-Division

Oak Leaves on 25 October 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 5. Gebirgs-Division

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References

Julius Ringel Wikipedia

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