Heinrich Meyer-Buerdorf | |
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Born | 13 December 1888 |
Died | 1 May 1971 82) | (aged
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1908–45 |
Rank | General of the Artillery |
Commands held | 131st Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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