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Ilgen, Max

Date of birth:
April 13th, 1894 (Königsberg/Eastern Prussia, Germany)
Date of death:
November 15th, 1943 (missing near Rowno, Ukrain)
Nationality:
German

Biography

He was commander of the Osttruppen z.b.V.740 from August 1st 1943 until November 15th 1943.
Max Ilgen was missing since 1943 near Rowno.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberst (Colonel)
Unit:
Infanterie-Regiment 96, 32. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
February 14th, 1942
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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