Wolfgang Graf von Blücher
Wolfgang Graf von Blücher | |
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Wolfgang Graf von Blücher | |
| Born | 31 January 1917 Altengottern |
| Died | 21 May 1941 (aged 24) Iraklion, Crete |
| Buried | German War Cemetery at Maleme |
| Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Heer Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1934–35 1937–41 |
| Rank | Oberleutnant of the Reserves |
| Unit | Fallschirmjäger-Regiment 1 |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wolfgang Henner Peter Lebrecht Graf von Blücher[a] (31 January 1917 – 21 May 1941) was a highly decorated Oberleutnant of the Reserves in the Fallschirmjäger 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 Graf von Blücher was one of three brothers who were killed during the Battle of Crete, all three of them on 21 May 1941.