Years of service 1912–45
1956–60 Name Gerhard Matzky | Other work Bundeswehr | |
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Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1933)
Nazi Germany (to 1945)
West Germany Rank General der Infanterie (Wehrmacht)
Generalleutnant (Bundeswehr) Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Siege of Leningrad
East Prussian Offensive
Zemland Offensive Died June 9, 1983, Bad Godesberg, Germany Awards Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War I, Siege of Leningrad, East Prussian Offensive, Samland Offensive, World War II Commands held 21st Infantry Division, XXVIII Army Corps, 26e corps d'armee | ||
Service/branch German Army, Bundeswehr | ||
Gerhard Matzky (19 March 1894 – 9 June 1983) was a German general during World War II who commanded several corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Matzky joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and served until 1960.
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