About Albrecht Wüstenhagen
Lived 1892 – 1944 (aged 51). Albrecht Wüstenhagen was a military personnel.
Albrecht Wüstenhagen (19 October 1892 – 26 June 1944) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Wüstenhagen was killed near Vitebsk, Belarus on 26 June 1944 while attempting to lead a breakout commanding the 256th Infantry Division which had recently been encircled during Operation Bagration.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 December 1942 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 129
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Who was Albrecht Wüstenhagen?
German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1892-1944)
When was Albrecht Wüstenhagen born?
Albrecht Wüstenhagen was born on 19 October 1892 in Klostermansfeld.
When did Albrecht Wüstenhagen die?
Albrecht Wüstenhagen died on 26 April 1944 in Vitebsk.
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Albrecht Wüstenhagen was a military personnel.
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