Ferdinand Noeldechen
Ferdinand Noeldechen (26 April 1895 – 20 October 1951) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 96. Infanterie-Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Ferdinand Noeldechen | |
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 Noeldechen in 1930 (second from left) | |
| Born | 26 April 1895 |
| Died | 20 October 1951 (aged 56) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} German Empire.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Weimar Republic.svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1913–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 96. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 8 June 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 96. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 266.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Generalleutnant Joachim Freiherr von Schleinitz |
Commander of the 96. Infanterie-Division 9 October 1942 – 28 June 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Richard Wirtz |
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