Ferdinand Noeldechen Military person

Ferdinand Noeldechen (26 April 1895 – 20 October 1951) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 96. Infanterie-Division. 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.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 26, 1895
Birth place	Poland , Starogard Gdański
Date of death	October 20, 1951
Place of death	Germany , Hamburg

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Siege of Leningrad World War II Battle of France World War I
military branch	German Army (1935–45)
military command	96. Infanterie-Division
service start	1913
service end	1945