Friedrich Zickwolff facts for kids
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Friedrich Zickwolff
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| Born | 1 August 1893 Bayreuth, Bavaria, German Empire |
| Died | 17 September 1944 (aged 51) Brittany, Occupied France |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 227th Infantry Division 113th Infantry Division 95th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Friedrich Zickwolff (born August 1, 1893 – died September 17, 1944) was a German general who served during World War II. He was recognized for his military service with a high honor, the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross, from Nazi Germany.
Zickwolff passed away on September 17, 1944. He died from an illness he caught while serving on the Eastern Front during the war. He was buried in a military cemetery in Ludwigsburg a few days later. In 2021, his name was mentioned by the Babi Yar Holocaust Memorial Center. This was because his troops were involved in the terrible events of the Babi Yar Massacre.
Military Awards and Honors
Friedrich Zickwolff received several awards for his service.
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was a very important military award in Nazi Germany. Friedrich Zickwolff received this award on June 2, 1942. At that time, he was a Generalleutnant, which is a high-ranking general. He was in charge of the 113th Infantry Division when he earned this honor.
