Dipl.-Ing. Friedrich KittelIn German an engineer's degree is called Diplom-Ingenieur (abbreviated Dipl.-Ing.) (19 December 1896 – 24 March 1973) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Friedrich Kittel was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in 1947.
Awards and decorations Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class 1st Class Wound Badge (1914) in Black Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class 1st Class German Cross in Gold (1 April 1942) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 January 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 62. Volksgrenadier-Division Fellgiebel 2000, p. 211.
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External links Lexikon der Wehrmacht TracesOfWar.com