Kurt von der Chevallerie (23 December 1891 – missing as of 18 April 1945) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the German 1st Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Chevallerie retired from the Army on 31 January 1945 and was missing in action since 18 April 1945 near Kolberg.
Kurt von der Chevallerie | |
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Born | 23 December 1891 Berlin, German Empire |
Died | 18 April 1945 MIA near Kolberg, Nazi Germany | (aged 53)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Years of service | 1910–45 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands held | 83rd Infantry Division 99th Infantry Division LIX Army Corps 1st Army |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Relations | Hellmut von der Chevallerie (brother) |