Franz Westhoven

Military Person

1894 – 1983

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Who was Franz Westhoven?

Franz Westhoven was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several panzer 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.

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Born
Dec 7, 1894
Ludwigshafen
Died
Oct 9, 1983
Hamburg

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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