Max Lemke
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Max Lemke (7 April 1895 – 29 May 1985) was a German Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, the last commander of the Fallschirm-Panzer-Division 1 „Hermann Göring“ and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was a POW from 12 May 1945 until 18 June 1945. After the war he was an active member of the "Ordensgemeinschaft der Ritterkreuzträger" (Association of Knight's Cross Recipients).
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Max Lemke | |
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Born | 7 April 1895 |
Died | 29 May 1985(1985-05-29) (aged 90) |
Allegiance | German Empire Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 7th Panzer Division Fallschirm-Panzer Division 1 Hermann Göring |
Battles/wars | ---- World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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