Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1936–45 Name Klaus Duwell | Service/branch Heer Rank Major i.G. | |
Born 3 March 1917
Munich ( 1917-03-03 ) Died 15 February 1998(1998-02-15) (aged 80)
Oberstdorf Unit Gebirgs-Jager-Regiments 137 | ||
Klaus Friedrich Duwell (3 March 1917 – 15 February 1998) was a highly decorated Major i.G. in the Wehrmacht 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. Klaus Duwell was captured by American forces in May 1945 and was held until 1946.
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