Hellmut von Leipzig
Recipient of the Knight's Cross (1921-2016) · Namibia · On the map · Died at 95
Hellmut von Leipzig was an officer (Leutnant) of the Brandenburgers in the Wehrmacht. He was the combat driver of Generalfeldmarschall Erwin Rommel in the North African campaign in World War II. Von Leipzig was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
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Following the war, von Leipzig became involved in leadership roles in the German-speaking community in Namibia.
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Namibia
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Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2016 · aged 95