Henning von Thadden
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Henning von Thadden (24 September 1898 – 18 May 1945) was a German military officer who last held the rank of Generalleutnant. He fought in both World Wars and acted as Chief of Staff during several campaigns in World War II.
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Henning von Thadden | |
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Born | (1898-09-24)24 September 1898 Brzeg, Province of Silesia, German Empire (now in Poland) |
Died | 18 May 1945(1945-05-18) (aged 46) Vordingborg, Denmark |
Buried | Kastrup war cemetery, Denmark |
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Branch | Army |
Years of service | 1915–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 1st Infantry Division |
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Spouse(s) |
Marie-Luise Neutze (m. 1931) |
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