__NOTOC__ Friedrich-Carl Cranz (14 November 1886 – 24 March 1941) was a German general during

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who commanded 18th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Cranz was killed 24 March 1941 in a training accident by friendly artillery fire. He is buried in the Invalid's Cemetery in

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Awards and decorations

* Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 June 1940 as ''

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'' and commander of 18. Infanterie-Division Fellgiebel 2000, p. 132.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Cranz, Friedrich-Carl 1886 births 1941 deaths People from Chełmno People from West Prussia Lieutenant generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht) Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Military personnel killed by friendly fire Burials at the Invalids' Cemetery German Army personnel of World War I