Julius Ringel

Julius Ringel
Born16 November 1889
Völkermarkt, Duchy of Carinthia, Austria-Hungary
Died11 February 1967 (1967-02-12) (aged 77)
Bayerisch Gmain, Bavaria, West Germany
Allegiance Austria-Hungary (to 1918)
 Austria (to 1938)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branchAustro-Hungarian Army
Austrian Army
Army (Wehrmacht)
Years of service1905–45
RankGeneral der Gebirgstruppe
Commands3rd Mountain Division, 5th Mountain Division, LXIX Army Corps, Army Corps Ringel
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

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.[1] Ringel commanded the 3rd Mountain Division, 5th Mountain Division, LXIX Corps,[2] Wehrkreis XI and the Army Corps Ringel.[3] He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.

  1. ^ Williamson 2012.
  2. ^ Antill 2012, p. 21.
  3. ^ Palazzo 2007.