Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach

Military Person

1894 – 1989

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Who was Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach?

Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach was a highly decorated General der Gebirgstruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 16. Armee. 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-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach was captured by Soviet troops in the Courland Pocket in May 1945 and was held until 1955.

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Born
Apr 16, 1894
Oberstdorf
Died
Apr 3, 1989
Munich

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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