Otto-Joachim Lüdecke Military person
Otto-Joachim Lüdecke (27 May 1895 – 14 February 1971) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Otto-Joachim Lüdecke was captured by American troops in May 1945, he was handed over the British troops and held until 1948.
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| allegiance | (to 1918) (to 1933) |
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| military command | 264. Infanterie-Division 56. Infanterie-Division |
| service start | 1913 |
| service end | 1945 |