Kurt von der Chevallerie
German general (1891–1945) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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. Despite his retirement, von der Chavallerie disappeared during the Soviet invasion of East Prussia and Pomerania and is listed missing in action near Kolberg since 18 April 1945.
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Born | 23 December 1891 Berlin, German Empire |
Died | 18 April 1945(1945-04-18) (aged 53) MIA near Kolberg, Nazi Germany |
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) |
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