Background
Fritzsche, Carl Ferdinand was born on March 27, 1903 in Cleveland. Son of Arno Enton and Louise Anna (Tilkie) Fritzsche.
Fritzsche, Carl Ferdinand was born on March 27, 1903 in Cleveland. Son of Arno Enton and Louise Anna (Tilkie) Fritzsche.
Student Miami University, 1922-1924. Bachelor of Science, United States Military Academy, 1928. Student Command and General Staff College, 1940, National War College, 1949, Army War College, 1951.
Karla Louise. Commissioned Second lieutenant Infantry, United States Army, 1928, advanced through grades to major general, 1951. Served in China, 1932-1935. Instructor tactics United States Military Academy, 1935-1939.
Assistant chief staff G-2, 1st Armored Division, Ireland, 1942. Master of sword, assistant commandant United States Military Academy, 1943-1944. Deputy assistant chief staff G-2, 12th Army Group and European Command, Luxembourg and Germany, 1945-1948.
Instructor, chairman national policy group Army War College, 1950-1952. Assistant division commander 25th Infantry Division, Korea, 1952-1953. Assistant commandant The Infantry School, 1953-1955.
Chief Korea Military Advisory Group, 1955-1957. Chief staff 5th Army, 1957-1958. Commanding general, since 1959.
Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon.
Married Ann Elizabeth Crea, July 22, 1931. Children: Barbara Ann (Mistress R. L. Swing).