Kurt von der Chevallerie
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Kurt von der Chevallerie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 December 1891 |
| Died | 18 April 1945 (aged 53) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Prussian Army Imperial German Army Freikorps Reichswehr German Army |
| Service years | 1910–1945 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 83rd Infantry Division 99th Infantry Division LIX Army Corps 1st Army |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
| Relations | Hellmut von der Chevallerie (brother) |
Kurt von der Chevallerie (23 December 1891 – missing as of 18 April 1945) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the German 1st Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Chevallerie retired from the Army on 31 January 1945.
Despite his retirement, von der Chavallerie disappeared during the Soviet invasion of East Prussia and Pomerania and is listed missing in action near Kolberg since 18 April 1945.
