Allegiance Nazi Germany Name Arnold Roon Rank Major | Years of service 1934–45 Died 1990, Miesbach, Germany Service/branch German Army, Luftwaffe | |
Born 19 July 1914
Berlin ( 1914-07-19 ) Battles/wars Spanish Civil War
World War II
Battle of the Netherlands
Battle of Greece
Battle of Crete
Italian Campaign
Western Allied invasion of Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars Spanish Civil War, Battle of the Netherlands Unit Condor Legion, 4th Parachute Division, 1st Parachute Army |
Arnold von Roon (19 July 1914 – 24 October 1990) was a highly decorated Major i.G. in the Fallschirmjager 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.
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