Wolfgang von Chamier-Glisczinski

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Wolfgang von Chamier-Glisczinski
Born (1894-04-16)16 April 1894
Hagen
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Sisak, Croatia
Allegiance German Empire German Empire (to 1918)
Germany Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Deutsches Heer (1913–18)
Reichswehr (1918–33)
Heer (1933–34)
Luftwaffe (1934–43)
Years of service 1913–43
Rank Generalleutnant (Posthumously)
Commands held Kampfgeschwader 3
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Wolfgang von Chamier-Glisczinski (16 April 1894 – 22 August 1943) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant 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. Wolfgang von Chamier-Glisczinski died on 22 August 1943 when his airplane crashed near Sisak, Croatia. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 129.

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Military offices
Preceded by
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Commander of Kampfgeschwader 3 "Blitz"
1 May 1939 – September 1941
Succeeded by
Oberst Heinrich Conrady
Preceded by
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Fliegerführer Kroatien
1 April 1943 – 26 August 1943
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Wolfgang Erdmann