Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein


Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein (28 February 1899 – 3 August 1975) was a German general during World War II. On 10 May 1943, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Three days later, while commanding the 164th Infantry Division, he surrendered to the Allied forces in Tunisia. He was sent to  Trent Park, a camp for high-ranking commanders north of London. In 1955, he joined the Bundeswehr. In 1960, he retired as Generalmajor. Awards and decorations

 Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 May 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 164. Leichte Afrika Division

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1899 births
1975 deaths
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German prisoners of war in World War II held by the United Kingdom
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