Georg Neuffer Military person

Georg Neuffer (18 April 1895 – 11 May 1977) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe 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. Georg Neuffer was captured by British troops in May 1943 following the surrender of German troops in North Africa. He was held until October 1947.

Personal facts

Birth date	April 18, 1895
Birth place	Germany
Date of death	May 11, 1977
Place of death	Germany , Soest Germany

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allegiance	(to 1918) (to 1933)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Operation Barbarossa Defence of the Reich World War II Battle of France World War I Spanish Civil War Tunisia Campaign
military branch	Luftwaffe German Army (1935–45) German Army (German Empire) Reichswehr
military command	20. Flak-Division (mot.) 5. Flak-Division
service start	1914
service end	1945