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German general (1887–1943) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Walter von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt (13 July 1887 – 9 May 1943) was a German general (General of the Infantry) during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt became ill in November 1942 and returned to Germany. He died in a hospital in Berlin. Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt was a descendant of Danish-Holsteiner nobility.[1]
Walter Graf von Brockdorff-Ahlefeldt | |
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Born | Perleberg, German Empire | 13 July 1887
Died | 9 May 1943 55) Berlin, Nazi Germany | (aged
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | German Army |
Years of service | 1907–43 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands | 23rd Infantry Division XXVIII Army Corps II Army Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
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