Werner von Eichstedt
German General and Knight's Cross recipient
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| Intro | German General and Knight's Cross recipient | ||
| Places | Germany | ||
| was | Soldier Military personnel General officer Military leader Knight | ||
| Work field | Military | ||
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| Birth | 1 January 1896, Saerbeck, Steinfurt, Münster Government Region, Germany | ||
| Death | 26 August 1944Chișinău, Chișinău Municipality, Moldova (aged 48 years) | ||
| Star sign | Capricorn | ||
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Biography
Werner Bernhard Franz von Eichstedt (1 January 1896 – 26 August 1944) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Eichstedt was killed on 26 August 1944 near Kishinev, Moldova during the Soviet Second Jassy–Kishinev Offensive.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 November 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 306