German Armed Forces Honor Friederike Krüger, Napoleonic War Soldier, With Barracks Renaming
The German Armed Forces have renamed the Hindenburg barracks in Münster to honour Friederike Krüger, a soldier from the Napoleonic Wars. This move comes as part of efforts to promote gender equality within the military.
Friederike Krüger, who fought disguised as a man, received the Iron Cross for her bravery. She is now honoured with the new name of the barracks, Unteroffizier-Friederike-Krüger-Kaserne. This change was officially announced on September 10, 2025.
The German Armed Forces have been working towards greater gender equality. Since 2001, all military career paths have been open to both men and women. Currently, over 13 percent of the fighting force is female, excluding medical jobs. The Soldier Equality Act aims to increase this to at least 20 percent. Streets in Friedland, Templin, and Großbeeren also bear Friederike Krüger's name.
The renaming of the Hindenburg barracks to Friederike Krüger barracks reflects the German Armed Forces' commitment to promoting gender equality. This move honours a historic figure who broke barriers and encourages greater diversity within the military.
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