Albrecht Wüstenhagen

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.^[1]

Born19 October 1892

Died26 June 1944(1944-06-26) (aged 51)

Vitebsk, Soviet Union

Allegiance Nazi Germany

Branch

Army (Wehrmacht)

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Albrecht Wüstenhagen
Born	19 October 1892
Died	26 June 1944(1944-06-26) (aged 51) Vitebsk, Soviet Union
Allegiance	Nazi Germany
Branch	Army (Wehrmacht)
Rank	Generalleutnant (Posthumously)
Commands	110th Infantry Division 256th Infantry Division
Conflicts	World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Battle of Białystok–Minsk Battle of Smolensk Battles of Rzhev
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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