Alexander Holle
Alexander Holle | |
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Alexander Holle | |
| Born | 27 February 1898 |
| Died | 16 July 1978 (aged 80) |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | Kampfgeschwader 26 10th Air Corps Luftflotte 4 Luftflotte 3 |
| Battles / wars | World War I
---> World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Alexander Holle (27 February 1898 – 16 July 1978) was a German general (Generalleutnant) in the Luftwaffe's Condor Legion during the German involvement in the Spanish Civil War, and World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
From 8 May 1945 to February 1948, Holle was a prisoner of war. After his release he married on 12 May 1948 and had a daughter.
On 16 July 1978, he died in Munich and was buried with a military honor guard.