Wolfgang Pickert

Military Person

1897 – 1984

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Who was Wolfgang Pickert?

Wolfgang Pickert was a highly decorated General der Flakartillerie in the Luftwaffe during World War II who commanded the III. Flak Korps. 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. Wolfgang Pickert was captured in May 1945 by American troops and was transferred to British custody until January 1948.

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Born
Feb 3, 1897
PoznaƄ
Died
Jul 19, 1984
Weinheim

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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