Otto Sydow | |
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Born | Rosemarsow, district of Demmin | 1 February 1896
Died | 24 June 1970 Diepholz | (aged 74)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service/ |
Prussian Army (1914–18) Reichsheer (1918–20) Luftwaffe (1935–45) |
Years of service | 1914–20 1935–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held |
20th Flak Division 1st Flak Division |
Battles/wars |
World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Police officer |
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.
Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.
Otto Sydow | |
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Born | Rosemarsow, district of Demmin | 1 February 1896
Died | 24 June 1970 Diepholz | (aged 74)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service/ |
Prussian Army (1914–18) Reichsheer (1918–20) Luftwaffe (1935–45) |
Years of service | 1914–20 1935–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held |
20th Flak Division 1st Flak Division |
Battles/wars |
World War I
|
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Police officer |
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.
Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.