Alfred Kuhnert

Alfred Kuhnert (19 March 1898 – 28 November 1977) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.

Alfred Kuhnert
Born19 March 1898
Died28 November 1977(1977-11-28) (aged 79)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branchArmy (Wehrmacht)
RankGeneralmajor
Commands held198. Infanterie-Division
26th Panzer Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
Other workPolice officer

Awards

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 228.

Bibliography

  • 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
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Kurt Oppenländer
Commander of 198. Infanterie-Division
6 August 1944 – 1 September 1944
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Otto Schiel
Preceded by
Oberst Carl Stollbrock
Commander of 26. Panzer-Division
29 January 1945 – 18 April 1945
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Viktor Linnarz
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