Otto Schniewind
German admiral (1887–1964) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Otto Schniewind (14 December 1887 – 26 March 1964) was a German General Admiral during World War II.[1] He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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Otto Schniewind[1] | |
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Born | (1887-12-14)14 December 1887[1] Saarlouis[1] |
Died | 26 March 1964(1964-03-26) (aged 76)[1] Linz am Rhein[1] |
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine Kriegsmarine |
Years of service | 1907–45 |
Rank | Generaladmiral |
Unit | SMS Leipzig SMS Augsburg SMS Magdeburg[1] |
Commands held | cruiser Köln[1] |
Battles/wars | World War I |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross[1] |
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