Kurt von Falkowski

Luftwaffe general
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroLuftwaffe general
PlacesFrance Germany
wasMilitary personnel
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth3 November 1886, Metz, France
Death1 April 1953Einbeck, Germany (aged 66 years)
Star signScorpio
The details

Biography

Kurt von Falkowski (3 November 1886 – 1 April 1953) was a Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II.

Biography

Kurt von Falkowski was born in Metz, Lorraine. During World War I, he served as an officer in the artillery. In 1935, Falkowski was appointed commander of the V Luftzeuggruppe in Munich.

From December 1936 until March 1941, von Falkowski was in charge of Wehrbereichskommando Passau.

On March 1941, Kurt von Falkowski assumed command of the Brigade Luftwaffen-Bau-I. Falkowski was promoted Generalmajor on November 1941.

Kurt von Falkowski died on 1 April 1953, in Einbeck.

Awards and decorations

  • Ritterkreuz des Königlichen Hausorden von Hohenzollern mit Schwertern
  • 1914 EK I
  • 1914 EK II
  • Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer
  • Wehrmacht-Dienstauszeichnung IV. bis I. Klasse
  • Medaille zur Erinnerung an den 01.10.1938
  • Kriegsverdienstkreuz II. Klasse mit Schwertern
  • Kriegsverdienstkreuz I. Klasse mit Schwertern
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