Otto Heidkämper

Military Person

1901 – 1969

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Who was Otto Heidkämper?

Otto Heidkämper was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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 Heidkämper was captured by American troops in early May 1945 and was released later that month.

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Born
Mar 13, 1901
Lauenhagen
Died
Feb 17, 1969
Bückeburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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