Horst von Mellenthin

Military Person

1898 – 1977

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Who was Horst von Mellenthin?

Horst von Mellenthin was a highly decorated General der Artillerie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several corps. He was also a recipient 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.

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Born
Jul 31, 1898
Hanover
Died
Jan 8, 1977
Wiesbaden

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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