Otto-Joachim Lüdecke
Otto-Joachim Lüdecke (27 May 1894 – 14 February 1971) was a German general during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Otto-Joachim Lüdecke | |
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| Born | 27 May 1894 |
| Died | 14 February 1971 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 56th Infantry Division 264th Infantry 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 August 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 56. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 243.
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 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Karl von Oven |
Commander of 56. Infanterie-Division 28 January 1943 – 1 September 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Vincenz Müller |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Albin Nake |
Commander of 264. Infanterie-Division 19 April 1944 – 15 May 1944 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Martin Gareis |
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