Werner Graf von Bassewitz-Levetzow

Military Person

1894 – 1964

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Who was Werner Graf von Bassewitz-Levetzow?

Werner Henning-Friedrich Graf von Bassewitz-Levetzow was a highly decorated Oberst 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. Werner Graf von Bassewitz-Levetzow was captured by British troops at the end of the war while in command of the 2. Marine-Infanterie-Division. His sister was Countess Ina Marie von Bassewitz.

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Born
Jun 7, 1894
Schorssow
Died
Aug 20, 1964
Hanover

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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