Otto Sydow
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Otto Sydow (1 February 1896 – 24 June 1970) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Born1 February 1896
Rosemarsow, district of Demmin
Died24 June 1970 (aged 74)
Allegiance
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1920)
Nazi Germany
German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1920)
Nazi GermanyBranch
Prussian Army (1914–1918)Reichsheer (1918–1920)
Luftwaffe (1935–1945)
Otto Sydow | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 February 1896 Rosemarsow, district of Demmin |
| Died | 24 June 1970 (aged 74) |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920) Nazi Germany |
Branch | Prussian Army (1914–1918) Reichsheer (1918–1920) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
Service years | 1914–1920 1935–1945 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 20th Flak Division 1st Flak Division |
Conflicts | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.
Awards and decorations
- Wound Badge (1914)
- in Black (9 July 1918)
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class (7 March 1917)
- Cross of Honor
- Sudetenland Medal with "Prague Castle Bar"
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (4 December 1940)
- 1st Class (25 August 1941)
- Anti-Aircraft Flak Battle Badge (12 December 1941)
- Eastern Front Medal
- German Cross in Gold (24 September 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 February 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 1. Flak-Division Berlin[1]
