Theodor von Lücken

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Theodor von Lücken
Born (1914-04-24)24 April 1914
Zahrensdorf
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Saarbrücken
Allegiance  Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1935–45
Rank Oberstleutnant
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Theodor von Lücken (24 April 1914 – 15 November 1986) was an Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II, and one of only 882 recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Theodor von Lücken was captured by American troops in 1945 and was released later that year.

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Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 Thomas 1998, p. 41.
  2. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 243.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 70.

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