Karl Kessel | |
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Born | 1 June 1912 Mülheim |
Died | 24 August 1997 Bonn | (aged 85)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Luftwaffe German Air Force |
Years of service | 1945 1956–70 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | KG 2 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl Kessel (1 June 1912 – 24 August 1997) was a German officer during World War II and a general in the armed forces of West Germany. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Kessel joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1970 as a Generalmajor.