__NOTOC__ Friedrich Köchling (22 June 1893 – 6 June 1970) was a German general in the

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during

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who held commands at the division and corps levels. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

* Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 31 July 1942 as '' Generalmajor'' and commander of 254. Infanterie-Division Fellgiebel 2000, p. 217.

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