Gerhard Kauffmann

Military Person

1887 – 1969

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Who was Gerhard Kauffmann?

Gerhard Kauffmann 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. Gerhard Kauffmann was retired from active service on 30 September 1943 after arguing with Adolf Hitler.

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Born
Jun 29, 1887
Mariendorf
Died
Jun 16, 1969
Berlin

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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