Werner Friebe
Werner Friebe (12 July 1897 – 8 March 1962) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 8th Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Friebe surrendered to the British forces in May 1945 and was released in 1948. He was the younger brother of General Helmut Friebe, who was also a Knight's Cross recipient.
Werner Friebe | |
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| Born | 12 July 1897 |
| Died | 8 March 1962 (aged 64) |
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| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1914–45 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Unit | ---- World War II |
| Commands held | 8th Panzer Division |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Helmut Friebe |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 21 April 1944 as Oberst and commander of 8. Panzer-Division [1]
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References
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 156.
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Generalmajor Gottfried Fröhlich |
Commander of 8. Panzer-Division 1 April 1944 – 21 July 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Gottfried Fröhlich |
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