Kurt Haehling
German Wehrmacht general (1893–1983) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kurt Haehling (7 November 1893 – 20 May 1983) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Haehling surrendered to the Red Army in May 1945 in the Courland Pocket. He was held until 1951.
Kurt Haehling | |
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| Born | 7 November 1893 Rosengarten, District of Angerburg, East Prussia, German Empire present-day Radzieje, Poland |
| Died | 20 May 1983 (aged 89) Finsterwalde, Bezirk Cottbus, East Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service | Army |
| Years of service | 1912–1920 1935–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 73rd Infantry Division |
| Battles / wars | Courland Pocket |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 March 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 126. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
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