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Otto Sydow | |
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Born | Rosemarsow, district of Demmin | 1 February 1896
Died | 24 June 1970 74) Diepholz | (aged
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service | Prussian Army (1914–1918) Reichsheer (1918–1920) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
Years of service | 1914–1920 1935–1945 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands | 20th Flak Division 1st Flak Division |
Battles / wars | World War I |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Police officer |
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