Allegiance Nazi Germany Years of service 1934–35
1937–41 | Service/branch Heer
Luftwaffe Name Wolfgang von | |
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Born 31 January 1917
Altengottern ( 1917-01-31 ) Died 21 May 1941(1941-05-21) (aged 24)
Iraklion, Crete Buried at German War Cemetery at Maleme Rank Oberleutnant of the Reserves | ||
Wolfgang Henner Peter Lebrecht Graf von Blucher (31 January 1917 – 21 May 1941) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant of the Reserves 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. Wolfgang Graf von Blucher was one of three brothers who were killed during the Battle of Crete, all three of them on 21 May 1941.
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