Alexander Holle | |
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Alexander Holle |
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Born | 27 February 1898 Bielefeld |
Died | 16 July 1978 Munich |
(aged 80)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Deutsches Heer (1915–1918) Reichswehr (1918–1933) Heer (1933-1934) Luftwaffe (1934–1945) |
Years of service | 1915–1928 1929–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | Kampfgeschwader 26 Fliegerführer Nord (Ost) X. Fliegerkorps Luftflotte 4 Luftflotte 3 Deutschen Luftwaffe in Dänemark |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Alexander Holle (27 February 1898 – 16 July 1978) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. 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 recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Alexander Holle was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was held until 1948.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Oberst Robert Fuchs |
Commander of Kampfgeschwader 26 15 October 1940 – June 1941 |
Succeeded by Oberst Martin Harlinghausen |
Preceded by Oberst Hermann Busch |
Commander of Fliegerführer Nord (Ost) 15 October 1940 – August 1943 |
Succeeded by Oberst der Reserve Ernst Kühl |
Preceded by General der Flieger Otto Hoffmann von Waldau |
Commander of X. Fliegerkorps 1 January 1943 – 22 May 1943 |
Succeeded by General der Flieger Martin Fiebig |
Preceded by Generaloberst Otto Deßloch |
Commander of Luftflotte 4 25 February 1944 – 27 September 1944 |
Succeeded by Generaloberst Otto Deßloch |
Preceded by Generaloberst Otto Deßloch |
Commander of Luftflotte 3 22 September 1944 – 26 September 1944 |
Succeeded by Redesignated as Luftwaffenkommando West |
Preceded by Previously Luftflotte 3 |
Commander of Luftwaffenkommando West 26 September 1944 – 11 December 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Joseph Schmid |
Preceded by General der Flieger Rudolf Meister |
Commander of Deutschen Luftwaffe in Dänemark 15 December 1944 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |