Hellmut von Leipzig
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Hellmut von Leipzig
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| Born | 18 July 1921 Keetmanshoop, South-West Africa |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
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Heer |
| Years of service | 1939–45 |
| Rank | Leutnant of the Reserves |
| Unit | Afrika Korps Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung "Brandenburg" |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hellmut von Leipzig (born 18 July 1921) was a highly decorated Leutnant of the Reserves of the Brandenburgers in the Wehrmacht 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. He is also known as Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel's driver. He currently lives in Namibia.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 April 1945 as Leutnant of the Reserves and Zugführer (platoon leader) in the Panzer-Aufklärungs-Abteilung "Brandenburg"[1][2]
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