Ludwig von Estorff
Ludwig von Estorff | |
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Ludwig von Estorff, c. 1905 | |
| Born | 25 December 1859 Hanover, Kingdom of Hanover |
| Died | 5 October 1943 (aged 83) Uelzen, Nazi Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic |
| Branch | Imperial German Army Schutztruppe Reichsheer |
| Years of service | 1878–1920 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant Char. General der Infanterie |
| Commands | Schutztruppe of German South West Africa 103rd Infantry Division 42nd Infantry Division Generalkommando z.b.V. 60 Eighth Army I Corps |
| Battles / wars | Colonial conflicts
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| Awards | Pour le Merite |
Ludwig Gustav Adolf von Estorff (25 December 1859 – 5 October 1943) was a German military officer who notably served as a Schutztruppe commander in Africa; and later as an Imperial German Army general in World War I. He also was a recipient of the Pour le Merite, Germany's highest military award.