Otto Sydow | |
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Born | 1 February 1896 Rosemarsow, district of Demmin |
Died | 24 June 1970 Diepholz |
(aged 74)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Heer (1914–1918) Reichswehr (1918–1920) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
Years of service | 1914–1920 1935–1945 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 20 Flak-Division 1. Flak-Division |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Police officer |
Otto Sydow (1 February 1896 – 24 June 1970) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Generalleutnant Georg Neuffer |
Commander of 20. Flak-Division 1 October 1943 – October 1944 |
Succeeded by Oberst Dr. Hermann Rudhart |
Preceded by Generalmajor Kurt von Ludwig |
Commander of 1. Flak Division 15 November – 2 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |