Years of service 1914–20
1935–45 Rank Generalmajor | Other work Police officer Name Otto Sydow | |
Born 1 February 1896
Rosemarsow, district of Demmin ( 1896-02-01 ) Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1920)
Nazi Germany Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Battle of France
Eastern Front
Battle of Berlin Died June 24, 1970, Diepholz, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War I, Battle of France, Eastern Front, Battle of Berlin, World War II Service/branch German Army (1914–1918), Reichswehr (1918–1920), Luftwaffe (1935–1945) Commands held 20. Flak-Division, 1.ª Division Antiaerea | ||
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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.
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