Karl von Graffen | |
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Born | 6 June 1893 Plön |
Died | 1 November 1964 Grödersby | (aged 71)
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1911–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 58th Infantry Division LXXVI Panzer Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Karl von Graffen (6 June 1893 – 1 November 1964) was a German general during World War II who held divisional and corps level commands. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Graffen was taken prisoner in May 1945 by the US 85th Infantry Division near Belluno, Italy, and was released in March 1948.