Otto Sydow, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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German general and Knight's Cross recipient
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Place of Birth: Demmin, Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, Germany
About Otto Sydow
- Otto Sydow (1 February 1896 – 24 June 1970) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II.
- He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
- The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
- Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.
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