About Ludwig Heilmann
Lived 1903 – 1959 (aged 56). Ludwig Heilmann was a German military personnel and soldier.
Knights Cross of the Iron Cross Citation awarded to Ludwig Heilmann on 14 June 1941. Ludwig Heilmann (9 August 1903 – 26 October 1959) was a German paratroop general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords.
Awards Wehrmacht Long Service Award 4th and 3rd Class (2 October 1936) Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (2 October 1939) & 1st Class (14 June 1941) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords Knight's Cross on 14 June 1941 as Major and commander of the III./Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 412th Oak Leaves on 2 March 1944 as Oberst and commander of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3 67th Swords on 15 May 1944 as Oberst and commander of Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 3
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Who was Ludwig Heilmann?
Recipient of the Knight's Cross (1903–1959)
When was Ludwig Heilmann born?
Ludwig Heilmann was born on 9 August 1903 in Würzburg.
When did Ludwig Heilmann die?
Ludwig Heilmann died on 26 October 1959 in Kempten.
What was Ludwig Heilmann's occupation?
Ludwig Heilmann was a military personnel and soldier.
What nationality was Ludwig Heilmann?
Ludwig Heilmann was German.
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