| Hellmut von Leipzig | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 July 1921 Keetmannshop, German Southwest-Africa |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1942–1945 |
| Rank | Leutnant der Reserve |
| Unit | Afrika Korps–Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung "Brandenburg" |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hellmut von Leipzig (born 18 July 1921) was a highly decorated Leutnant der Reserve in the Wehrmacht 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. He is also known as Feldmarschal Erwin Rommel's driver.
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