Alfred Naujocks
German Nazi functionary (1911–1966) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Alfred Helmut Naujocks (20 September 1911 – 4 April 1966), alias Hans Müller, Alfred Bonsen, and Rudolf Möbert, was a German SS functionary during the Third Reich. He took part in the staged Gleiwitz incident, a false flag intended to provide the justification for the attack on Poland by Nazi Germany, which ultimately culminated in starting World War II.
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Birth name | Alfred Helmut Naujocks |
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Born | (1911-09-20)20 September 1911 Kiel, Prussia, German Empire |
Died | 4 April 1966(1966-04-04) (aged 54) Hamburg, West Germany |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Waffen-SS |
Years of service | 1931-1945 |
Rank | SS-Sturmbannführer |
Known for | Led the Gleiwitz incident |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Iron Cross |
Alma mater | University of Kiel |
Other work | businessman, alleged member of ODESSA |
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