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Otto Sydow (1 February 1896 – 24 June 1970) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Otto Sydow | |
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Born | Rosemarsow, district of Demmin | 1 February 1896
Died | 24 June 1970 74) Diepholz | (aged
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Prussian Army (1914–18) Reichsheer (1918–20) Luftwaffe (1935–45) |
Years of service | 1914–20 1935–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands | 20th Flak Division 1st Flak Division |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Police officer |
Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.
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