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  • Horst von Usedom
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  • Horst Viktor von Usedom (9 March 1906 – 14 October 1970) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 12th Panzer Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
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serviceyears
  • 1925
Birth Date
  • 1906-03-09
Commands
  • 12
  • Panzerbrigade Kurland
Branch
death place
  • Munich
Name
  • Horst von Usedom
Birth Place
  • Celle
Title
  • Commander of 12. Panzer-Division
Awards
death date
  • 1970-10-14
Rank
Allegiance
  • Nazi Germany
  • Weimar Republic
Battles
Before
  • Generalleutnant Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen
Years
  • --04-12
After
  • None
abstract
  • Horst Viktor von Usedom (9 March 1906 – 14 October 1970) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 12th Panzer Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.