| Willy Langkeit | |
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| Born | 2 June 1907 Schuchten |
| Died | 27 October 1969 (aged 62) Bad Bramstedt |
| Allegiance | Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer Bundesgrenzschutz |
| Years of service | 1924–1945 1951–1967 |
| Rank | Generalmajor (Wehrmacht) Brigadegeneral (Bundesgrenzschutz) |
| Commands held | Panzer Division "Kurmark" |
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Willy Langkeit (2 June 1907 – 27 October 1969) was an Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Willy Langkeit was taken prisoner by American troops in May 1945 and transferred to British custody later that month. He was held until 1947 and later joined the Bundesgrenzschutz (Federal Border Guards) in 1951, retiring in 1967.
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| Preceded by Formed from Grossdeutschland Panzer Grenadier Ersatz Brigade |
Commander of Panzer Division Kurmark 31 January 1945 - 5 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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