__NOTOC__ Georg Koßmala (22 October 1896 – 18 March 1945) was a general in the

Wehrmacht The ''Wehrmacht'' (, ) were the unified armed forces of Nazi Germany from 1935 to 1945. It consisted of the German Army (1935–1945), ''Heer'' (army), the ''Kriegsmarine'' (navy) and the ''Luftwaffe'' (air force). The designation "''Wehrmac ...

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during

World War II World War II or the Second World War (1 September 1939 – 2 September 1945) was a World war, global conflict between two coalitions: the Allies of World War II, Allies and the Axis powers. World War II by country, Nearly all of the wo ...

. He was a recipient of the

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (), or simply the Knight's Cross (), and its variants, were the highest awards in the military and paramilitary forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. While it was lower in precedence than the Grand C ...

. Koßmala was killed on 18 March 1945 in Oberglogau in Upper Silesia.

Awards and decorations

Clasp to the Iron Cross Clasp, clasper or CLASP may refer to: * Book clasp, fastener for a book cover * Folding clasp, a device used to close a watch strap * Lobster clasp, fastener for jewellery * Wrist clasp, a dressing accessory * Medal bar, an element in militar ...

(1939) 2nd Class (6 October 1939) & 1st Class (22 August 1941)Thomas 1997, p. 397. *

** Knight's Cross on 13 March 1942 as ''

Oberst ''Oberst'' () is a senior field officer rank in several German language, German-speaking and Scandinavian countries, equivalent to Colonel. It is currently used by both the Army, ground and air forces of Austria, Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, a ...

'' and commander of Sicherungs-Regiment 3 ** Oak Leaves on 26 March 1944 as ''

'' and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 6Fellgiebel 2000, p. 69.

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* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Kossmala, Georg 1896 births 1945 deaths People from Mysłowice Military personnel from the Province of Silesia Major generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht) German Army personnel of World War I German police officers German Army personnel killed in World War II Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 1st class Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves German Army generals of World War II