Wilhelm Heye
3rd Chief of Staff of the German Reichswehr / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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August Wilhelm Heye (31 January 1869, Fulda – 11 March 1947, Braunlage) was a German officer who rose to the rank of Generaloberst and became head of the Army Command within the Ministry of the Reichswehr in the Weimar Republic. One of his sons was admiral Hellmuth Heye.
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Quick Facts Colonel GeneralAugust Wilhelm Heye, 3rd Chief of the German Army Command ...
August Wilhelm Heye | |
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3rd Chief of the German Army Command | |
In office October 9, 1926 – October 31, 1930 | |
President | Paul von Hindenburg |
Preceded by | Hans von Seeckt |
Succeeded by | Kurt von Hammerstein-Equord |
2nd Chief of the German Troop Office | |
In office March 26 1920 – October 9, 1926 | |
Preceded by | Hans von Seeckt |
Succeeded by | Otto Hasse |
Personal details | |
Born | (1869-01-31)31 January 1869 Fulda |
Died | 11 March 1947(1947-03-11) (aged 78) Braunlage |
Relations | Hellmuth Heye (son) |
Awards | Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves |
Military service | |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic |
Branch/service | Prussian Army Reichsheer |
Years of service | 1888–1930 |
Rank | Generaloberst |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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