Otto Sydow Military person

Otto Sydow (1 February 1896 – 24 June 1970) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.

Personal facts

Birth date	February 01, 1896
Birth place	Germany , Rosemarsow
Date of death	June 24, 1970
Place of death	Germany , Diepholz

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allegiance	Nazi Germany German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920)
award	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
military operations	Battle of Berlin Eastern Front (World War II) World War II Battle of France World War I
military branch	Luftwaffe German Army (1935–45) Reichswehr
military command	1. Flak-Division 20 Flak-Division
service start	1914
service end	1914