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Ferdinand Noeldechen

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Ferdinand Noeldechen
Noeldechen in 1930 (second from left)
Born26 April 1895
Died20 October 1951(1951-10-20) (aged 56)
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service / branchArmy
Years of service1913–45
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands96. Infanterie-Division
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Ferdinand Noeldechen (26 April 1895 – 20 October 1951) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 96. Infanterie-Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Awards and decorations

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References

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Citations

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  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 266.

Bibliography

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  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices
Preceded by Commander of the 96. Infanterie-Division
9 October 1942 – 28 June 1943
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Richard Wirtz