Paul Reichelt
German General (WW2 & Bundeswehr)
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Paul Reichelt (29 March 1898 – 15 July 1981) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and in the Bundeswehr. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Born29 March 1898
Died15 July 1981 (aged 83)
Allegiance
German Empire
Weimar Republic
Nazi Germany
West Germany
Paul Reichelt | |
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Paul Reichelt (c.) at the surrender of the German forces in the Netherlands, 1945 | |
| Born | 29 March 1898 |
| Died | 15 July 1981 (aged 83) |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) Bundeswehr |
| Service years | 1915–1945 1957–1962 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 299th Infantry Division |
| Conflicts | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 25 April 1942 as Oberstleutnant im Generalstab in General-Kommando IX. Armeekorps[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 October 1944 as Generalmajor and Chief of the general staff of Armee-Abteilung Narwa[2]