Klaus Uebe | |
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Born | 15 January 1909 Kammin, West Pomeranian |
Died | 3 February 1968 Bad Godesberg, Germany |
(aged 67)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1918–1945 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Unit | KG 2 Luftflotte 1 |
Commands held | 4th Air Division |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Klaus Uebe (1 May 1900 – 3 February 1968) was a German Luftwaffe Generalmajor and recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes) during World War II. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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10 March 1945 | Sie wurden durch Luftwaffenkräfte unter Führung von Generalmajor Uebe und die im Erdkampf eingesetzte 18. Flak-Division unter Führung von Generalmajor Sachs wirkungsvoll unterstützt.[4] | They were effectively supported by Luftwaffe forces under the leadership of Generalmajor Uebe and those in ground fighting deployed 18th Flak-Division, under the leadership of Generalmajor Sachs. |