Horst Ohrloff
German general
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Horst Ohrloff (2 April 1917 – 9 May 1997) was a German general in the Bundeswehr. During World War II, he served as an officer in the Wehrmacht and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Horst Ohrloff | |
|---|---|
| Born | 2 April 1917 |
| Died | 9 May 1997 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | Germany West Germany |
| Branch | German Army |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 3rd Panzer Division (Bundeswehr) |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 July 1941 as Oberleutnant and chief of the 11./Panzer-Regiment 25[1]