Erich Freiherr von Seckendorff

Military Person

1897 – 1944

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Who was Erich Freiherr von Seckendorff?

Erich Erwin Heinrich August Veit Freiherr von Seckendorff was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Erich Freiherr von Seckendorff died on 23 September 1944 in Lagarde, France. He was posthumously promoted to Generalmajor.

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Born
Jun 21, 1897
Gorizia
Died
Sep 23, 1944
Lagarde, Moselle

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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