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Kimberger, Richard (Artillerie-Regiment 114)

Date of death:
November 1978
Nationality:
German

Biography

After the war he studied economics (Dipl. Economist) and joined the Federal Border Police in 1951 and switched to the newly formed Bundeswehr in 1956. His last rank was lieutenant colonel. He was married to Kunigunde Kimberger, née Kramer, and had 10 children, 5 sons and 5 daughters. Of his sons, 4 were committed as long-term soldiers at the Bw while he was still active as a career officer.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Hauptmann (Captain)
Unit:
I. Abteilung, Artillerie-Regiment 114, 46. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
January 20th, 1945
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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