Wolfgang Pickert | |
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Born | 3 February 1897 |
Died | 19 July 1984 | (aged 87)
Allegiance |
German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Prussian Army Reichsheer Army Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | General der Flakartillerie |
Commands held |
9th Flak-Division III Flak Corps |
Battles/wars |
World War I
|
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Wolfgang Pickert (3 February 1897 – 19 July 1984) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the III Flak Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
In January 1943, Pickert, as commander of the 9th Flak Division, flew out of the Stalingrad encirclement avoiding capture. [1]
Wolfgang Pickert | |
---|---|
Born | 3 February 1897 |
Died | 19 July 1984 | (aged 87)
Allegiance |
German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Prussian Army Reichsheer Army Luftwaffe |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | General der Flakartillerie |
Commands held |
9th Flak-Division III Flak Corps |
Battles/wars |
World War I
|
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Wolfgang Pickert (3 February 1897 – 19 July 1984) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the III Flak Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves.
In January 1943, Pickert, as commander of the 9th Flak Division, flew out of the Stalingrad encirclement avoiding capture. [1]