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Fritz Knoechlein

SS officer · Lived 1911 to 1949 · aged 37

Fritz Knöchlein was a German SS commander during World War II. He was tried, convicted, and executed in 1949 for war crimes, specifically his responsibility for the 1940 Le Paradis massacre which took place on his 29th birthday.

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A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026

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Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

German Cross in Gold

About this person

Type

Other

Status

Deceased

Dates

Lived 1911 to 1949 · aged 37