Kurt Freiherr von Liebenstein (28 February 1899 – 3 August 1975) was a German general during World War II. On 10 May 1943, he was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Three days later, while commanding the 164th Infantry Division, he surrendered to the Allied forces in Tunisia. He was sent to Trent Park, a camp for high-ranking commanders north of London. In 1955, he joined the Bundeswehr. In 1960, he retired as Generalmajor. Awards and decorations Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 10 May 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 164. Leichte Afrika Division Notes References 1899 births 1975 deaths People from Horb am Neckar People from the Kingdom of Württemberg German Army personnel of World War I Barons of Germany Major generals of the German Army (Wehrmacht) Bundeswehr generals Recipients of the clasp to the Iron Cross, 2nd class Recipients of the Gold German Cross Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Recipients of the Silver Medal of Military Valor Commanders Crosses of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany German prisoners of war in World War II held by the United Kingdom Major generals of the German Army Military personnel from Baden-Württemberg German Army generals of World War II