Ernst John von Freyend
German army officer / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ernst John von Freyend (25 March 1909 – 24 March 1980)[1] was a German Oberkommando der Wehrmacht officer who served during World War II as the adjutant to Field Marshal Wilhelm Keitel. He is notable for unwittingly helping to place the 20 July plot bomb that was intended to kill Adolf Hitler.
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Ernst John von Freyend | |
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Born | (1909-03-25)25 March 1909 Breslau |
Died | 24 March 1980(1980-03-24) (aged 70) |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Rank | Oberst |
Unit | Oberkommando der Wehrmacht |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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