Julius Ringel
Julius 'Papa' Ringel (16 November 1889 – 11 February 1967) was an Austrian general in the armed forces of Nazi Germany during World War II. He fought in the Western and Eastern fronts, as well as the Balkan Campaign. Ringel commanded the 3rd Mountain Division, 5th Mountain Division, LXIX Corps, Wehrkreis XI and the Army Corps Ringel. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
Julius Ringel | |
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| Born | 16 November 1889 Völkermarkt, Duchy of Carinthia, Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 11 February 1967 (aged 77) Bayerisch Gmain, Bavaria, West Germany |
| Allegiance | Austria-Hungary (to 1918) Austria (to 1938) Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Austro-Hungarian Army Austrian Army Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Years of service | 1905–45 |
| Rank | General der Gebirgstruppe |
| Commands held | 3rd Mountain Division, 5th Mountain Division, LXIX Army Corps, Army Corps Ringel |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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