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Knesebeck, von dem, Klaus

Date of birth:
December 24th, 1908
Nationality:
German

Biography

Promotions:
March 1st, 1943: Oberstleutnant (RDA: -97-);
April 20th, 1945: Oberst.

Career:
?: Infanterie-Regiment 48;
October 12th, 1937: Adjutant, Infanterie-Regiment 48;
September 19th, 1939: Kriegsakademie;
January 15th, 1940: 1. Generalstabslehrgang, Dresden;
April 7th, 1940: Ic, 24. Infanterie-Division;
June 16th, 1940: Ausland, OKW;
January 30th, 1941: Generalstab;
April 1st, 1941: Ib 168. infanterie-Division;
October 24th, 1941: Generalstab;
August 28th, 1942: Führerreserve OKH;
September 17th, 1942: Ia, LIX. Armeekorps;
June 5th, 1943: Führereserve OKH;
July 1st, 1943: Ia, 65. Infanterie-Division;
August 30th, 1944: Ia/F, Heeresgruppe C.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberstleutnant im Generalstab (Lieutenant-colonel to the General Staff)
Unit:
Ia, 65. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
August 7th, 1944
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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