Burghardt von Saldern-Wilsnack

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Burghardt von Saldern-Wilsnack
Born 9 March 1916
Breslau
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Wolfratshausen
Allegiance  Nazi Germany (to 1945)
 West Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1938–45
1957–72
Rank Major (Wehrmacht)
Oberstleutnant (Bundeswehr)
Commands held II. / Panzergrenadier-Regiment 51 (motorisiert)
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Burghardt von Saldern-Wilsnack (9 March 1916 – 6 October 2002) was a highly decorated Major in the Wehrmacht during World War II and an Oberstleutnant in the Bundeswehr. 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. Burghardt von Saldern-Wilsnack was captured by Soviet troops during Operation Bagration in June 1944. He was held in captivity until 1954 and joined the Bundeswehr in 1957 serving until 1972.[1]

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