Friedrich-Wilhelm Bock
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Friedrich-Wilhelm Bock (6 May 1897 – 11 March 1978) was a German Waffen-SS commander during World War II who led three SS divisions, the SS Division Hohenstaufen, 4th SS Polizei Division, Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (2nd Latvian). He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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Born | (1897-05-06)6 May 1897 |
Died | 11 March 1978(1978-03-11) (aged 80) |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Waffen-SS |
Years of service | 1915–45 |
Rank | Oberführer |
Commands held | SS Division Hohenstaufen, 4th SS Polizei Division, Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (2nd Latvian) |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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