Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander
German general and Knight's Cross recipient
About Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander
Lived 1903 – 1945 (aged 41). Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander was a German military officer and military personnel.
Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander (9 April 1903 – 15 February 1945) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Xylander was killed on 15 February 1945 in an airplane crash near Struppen, Germany. He was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross on 20 February 1945.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 February 1945 as Generalleutnant and Chief of the Generalstab of HeeresGruppe Mitte
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander?
German general and Knight's Cross recipient (1903–1945)
When was Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander born?
Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander was born on 9 April 1903 in Munich.
When did Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander die?
Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander died on 15 February 1945 in Struppen.
What was Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander's occupation?
Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander was a military officer and military personnel.
What nationality was Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander?
Wolf-Dietrich von Xylander was German.
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