Karl Kessel

Karl Kessel (1 June 1912 – 24 August 1997) was a German officer during World War II and a general in the armed forces of West Germany. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Kessel joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1970 as a Generalmajor.

Karl Kessel
Born	1 June 1912 Mülheim, German Empire
Died	24 August 1997(1997-08-24) (aged 85) Bonn, Germany
Allegiance	Nazi Germany West Germany
Branch	Luftwaffe German Air Force
Service years	1945 1956–70
Rank	Generalmajor
Commands	KG 2
Conflicts	World War II
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards

• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 January 1944 as Oberstleutnant and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 2^[1]