Otto Baum
Nazi commander (1911–1998) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Otto Baum (15 November 1911 – 18 June 1998) was a high-ranking commander (Oberführer) of the Waffen-SS during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords of Nazi Germany.
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Otto Baum | |
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Born | (1911-11-15)15 November 1911 Stetten, German Empire |
Died | 18 June 1998(1998-06-18) (aged 86) Hechingen-Stetten, Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Waffen-SS |
Years of service | 1934–45 |
Rank | SS-Oberführer |
Service number | NSDAP #4,197,040 SS #237,056[1] |
Commands held | |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
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