Otto Sydow
Otto Sydow | |
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| Born | 1 February 1896 Rosemarsow, district of Demmin |
| Died | 24 June 1970 (aged 74) Diepholz |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920) Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Prussian Army (1914–1918) Reichsheer (1918–1920) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
| Years of service | 1914–1920 1935–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands | 20th Flak Division 1st Flak Division |
| Battles / wars | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Police officer |
Otto Sydow (1 February 1896 – 24 June 1970) was a highly decorated Generalmajor in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Otto Sydow was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and was held until October 1955.