About Helmut Poppe
Lived 1926 – 1979 (aged 52). Helmut Poppe was a German military officer.
Helmut Poppe (Niederhannsdorf, 8 October 1926 – East Berlin, 26 July 1979) was a German military officer and a Generalleutnant of the East German National People's Army (NVA). He served as the first East German City Commandant of East Berlin from 22 August 1962 to 31 May 1971, as the Chief of the Rear Area Services of the NVA from 15 September 1972 until his death, and as Deputy Minister of National Defence from 1972 to 1979.
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Who was Helmut Poppe?
German general (GDR)
When was Helmut Poppe born?
Helmut Poppe was born on 8 October 1926 in Jaszkowa Dolna.
When did Helmut Poppe die?
Helmut Poppe died on 26 July 1979 in Berlin.
What was Helmut Poppe's occupation?
Helmut Poppe was a military officer.
What nationality was Helmut Poppe?
Helmut Poppe was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Helmut Poppe. https://biography.guide/helmut-poppe/
MLA: "Helmut Poppe." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/helmut-poppe/.
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