| Otto Krueger | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 29, 1891 |
| Died | 6 June 1976 (aged 84) |
| Place of birth | Metz |
| Place of death | Niederaschau, Bavaria |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch |
Deutsches Heer (1909–1919) Luftwaffe (1934–1943) |
| Years of service | 1911-1943 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held | Luftwaffen-Bau-Brigade V |
| Battles/wars |
World War I World War II |
Otto Krueger (1891-1976) was a Generalmajor,[1] in the Luftwaffe, during World War II.
Biography[]
Otto Krueger was born in Metz, Lorraine, on December 29, 1891.[2] Fähnrich zur See on 15 April 1912, he was promoted Leutnant zur See on 3 August 1914. During World War I, he served as an Oberleutnant zur Seer in the Kaiserliche Marine.
Otto Krueger stayed in the army after the war.[2] He was promoted to Kapitänleutnant in 1921, Korvettenkapitän in 1929, Oberstleutnant in 1934 and Oberst on August 1937.[2]
When World War II broke out, the Commander of the 26th Flying-Replacement-Battalion was transferred to the Luftwaffe-Construction-staff, first in Schleswig, in France (Lille) and then in Norway, before being promoted to the rank of Generalmajor on November 1941.[2] Between Mars 1941 and Mars 1942, Otto Krueger assumed command of the Lutwaffe-Construction-Brigade V,[3] before commanding the 11th aerial district.[2]
Otto Krueger died in Niederaschau, Bavaria, on 6 June 1976.
References[]
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 Generalmajor Otto Krueger
- ↑ Flughafen-Bereichskommando (Koflug) 9/XI
- Bibliography
- Generale der Reichswehr und Wehrmacht mit K on [2]
- Generalmajor Otto Krueger
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