Karl Kriebel – 56. Infanterie-Division (Active against 20 July Plotters)

“Generalmajor Karl Kriebel’s personal actions on the battlefield resulted in the swift annihilation of enemy defenses at a number of river crossing sites. These included opposed crossings at the Maas, the Thourhout Canal, the Albert Canal, the Dyle river, the Schelde, Yser, Ins and Furnes Canal. This unstoppable forward advance had far-reaching effects that heavily contributed to the swift fall of Antwerp. During this time Generalmajor Kriebel delivered particularly significant results when he personally rushed ahead of his infantry to capture the Mecheln bridge on the 18.05.1940. Despite the lack of cover it was possible to seize the bridge intact and prevent the already-underway demolition process.”

He also served as a deputy member on the “Court of Military Honour,” a drumhead court-martial that expelled many of the officers involved in the 20 July Plot from the Army before handing them over to the People’s Court.