German Officer Biography

Karl Frhr von Thungen

Born26.3.1893 at Mainz
DiedHanged 24.10.1944 after Hitler Bomb plot
First Joined12.3.1912
Became Ltbayr.5.Chev.Rgt. 2.8.14
Prewar ServiceOKH/AHA 1.2.38
PromotionsObstlt 1.8.36
Oberst 1.4.39
Gen.Maj. 1.12.41
Gen.Lt. 1.1.43
CommandInf.Ers.Regt.254 1.9.39
Kav.Rgt.22 12.2.40
1.R.Brig 22.5.40.-Aug.41
18.Pan.Div. 26.1.42.-1.4.43
Insp.WEI.Berlin 1.6.43.-7.8.44
AwardsDeutsches Kreuz in Gold
Ritterkreuz