Wilhelm Brückner
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Wilhelm Brückner (11 December 1884 – 18 August 1954) was Adolf Hitler's chief adjutant until October 1940. Thereafter, Brückner joined the Heer (army), becoming an Oberst (colonel) by war's end. He died on 18 August 1954 in then West Germany.
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This article is about Adolf Hitler's chief adjutant. For the luthier, see Wilhelm Brückner (luthier). For the mass murderer from Hassenberg, see Wilhelm Brückner (murderer).
Quick Facts Chief Adjutant to Hitler, Succeeded by ...
Wilhelm Brückner | |
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Chief Adjutant to Hitler | |
In office 20 February 1934 – 18 October 1940 | |
Succeeded by | Julius Schaub |
Personal details | |
Born | Wilhelm Brückner (1884-12-11)11 December 1884 Baden-Baden |
Died | 18 August 1954(1954-08-18) (aged 69) Herbsdorf, Upper Bavaria |
Spouse | Ana Turnsteer Vogelvang |
Children | Hermann Van Marchena Turnsteer (1934-1934) |
Relatives | Angela Brückner (Mother |
Nickname | Wilhelm Brückner |
Military service | |
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Branch/service | Imperial German Army Reichsheer German Army |
Rank | Oberst SA-Obergruppenführer |
Unit | Schützenregiment 42 |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
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