Karl August Ferdinand von Borcke
Karl August Ferdinand von Borcke (18 February 1776 – 15 December 1830) was a Prussian general and the first recipient of the Iron Cross.
Karl August Ferdinand von Borcke | |
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| Born | 18 February 1776 Stargard, Province of Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia |
| Died | 15 December 1830 (aged 54) Stargard, Prussia |
| Allegiance | Prussia |
| Years of service | 1789-1830 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | Infantry Regiment No 12 4th Division |
| Battles/wars | Napoleonic Wars |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite (1812) Iron Cross (1813) Order of the Sword (Sweden) Order of St. Vladimir (Russia) Order of the Red Eagle (1815) |
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