Helmut Mahlke | |
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Born | 27 August 1913 |
Died | 26 December 1998 | (aged 85)
Allegiance |
Nazi Germany West Germany |
Service/branch |
Luftwaffe German Air Force |
Years of service | 1932–45 1956–70 |
Rank |
Oberstleutnant (Wehrmacht) Generalleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Commands held | III./StG 1 |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Helmut Adalbert Mahlke (27 August 1913 – 26 December 1998) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II, and a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.