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GEN Ludwig Heinrich “Heinz” Gaedcke

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GEN Ludwig Heinrich “Heinz” Gaedcke

Birth
Guben, Landkreis Spree-Neiße, Brandenburg, Germany
Death
21 Dec 1992 (aged 87)
Waldesch, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany
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Waldesch, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany Add to Map
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He was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was captured by American forces in May 1945 and was held until 1947. He commanded the new Bundeswehr's 11th Panzergrenadier Division from 1959 to 1960.
He was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognize extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. He was captured by American forces in May 1945 and was held until 1947. He commanded the new Bundeswehr's 11th Panzergrenadier Division from 1959 to 1960.

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  • Created by: letemrip
  • Added: Dec 27, 2016
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/174498046/ludwig_heinrich-gaedcke: accessed ), memorial page for GEN Ludwig Heinrich “Heinz” Gaedcke (16 Jan 1905–21 Dec 1992), Find a Grave Memorial ID 174498046, citing Waldesch Village Cemetery, Waldesch, Landkreis Mayen-Koblenz, Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany; Maintained by letemrip (contributor 49084452).