About Dieter Wellershoff
Lived 1933 – 2005 (aged 72). Dieter Wellershoff was a German naval officer.
Dieter Wellershoff (16 March 1933 – 16 July 2005) was a German admiral and Chief of Federal Armed Forces Staff from 1986 until 1991.
He was the first Inspector-General of the Bundeswehr who was not a member of the Wehrmacht. He was also the first to visit the USSR, doing so in May 1989.
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Who was Dieter Wellershoff?
German soldier (1933–2005)
When was Dieter Wellershoff born?
Dieter Wellershoff was born on 16 March 1933 in Dortmund.
When did Dieter Wellershoff die?
Dieter Wellershoff died on 16 July 2005 in Flamersheim.
What was Dieter Wellershoff's occupation?
Dieter Wellershoff was a naval officer.
What nationality was Dieter Wellershoff?
Dieter Wellershoff was German.
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