Otto Heidkämper
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Otto Heidkämper (13 March 1901 – 17 February 1969) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. During the invasion of France he served as Ia or Chief of Staff to Erwin Rommel and his 7th Panzer Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Otto Heidkämper | |
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| Born | 13 March 1901 |
| Died | 17 February 1969 (aged 67) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 4th Panzer Division XXIV. Panzerkorps Division Nr. 464 Army Group Centre |
Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 February 1943 as Oberst i.G. and Chef des Generalstabes XXIV. Panzerkorps [1]
