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Friedrich-Wilhelm Otte | |
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Born | 22 September 1898 |
Died | 8 May 1944 45) Sevastopol | (aged
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Army |
Rank | Generalmajor (Posthumously) |
Commands held | 97th Jäger Division |
Battles/wars | Crimean Offensive † |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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