Kurt Haehling (7 November 1893 – 20 May 1983) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Haehling surrendered to the Red Army in May 1945 in the Courland Pocket. He was held until 1951.
Kurt Haehling | |
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Born | Rosengarten, District of Angerburg, East Prussia, German Empire present-day Radzieje, Poland | 7 November 1893
Died | 20 May 1983 Finsterwalde, Bezirk Cottbus, East Germany | (aged 89)
Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1912–20 1935–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 73rd Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Courland Pocket |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |