Helge Auleb
German general (1887–1964)
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Helge Arthur Auleb (24 March 1887 – 14 March 1964) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was born in Gehren.
Born24 March 1887
Died14 April 1964 (aged 77)
Allegiance
Branch
Helge Auleb | |
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Helge Auleb as a witness during the Nuremberg Trials | |
| Born | 24 March 1887 |
| Died | 14 April 1964 (aged 77) |
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| Service years | 1907–1945 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 290th Infantry Division XXXXIX Mountain Corps LXIX Army Corps |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II |
| Awards | German Cross in Gold |
Auleb commanded the 6th Infantry Division as part of VI Army Corps during Operation Typhoon in October 1941. He received the German Cross in Gold on 26 December 1941.
Awards
- German Cross in Gold on 26 December 1941 as Generalleutnant in the 6th Infantry Division[1]
- 1914 Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class
- 1939 Clasp to the Iron Cross 2nd Class & 1st Class