Alfred Schlemm
Alfred Schlemm (18 December 1894 – 24 January 1986) was a German General der Fallschirmtruppe in the Wehrmacht. His last command in World War II opposed the advance of the First Canadian Army through the Reichswald in February 1945.
Alfred Schlemm | |
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| Born | 18 December 1894 Rudolstadt, German Empire |
| Died | 24 January 1986 (aged 91) Ahlten, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1913–45 |
| Rank | General der Fallschirmtruppe |
| Commands held | XI Fliegerkorps 1. Flieger-Division II Luftwaffe Field Corps 1st Parachute Corps 1st Parachute Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II *Battle of Anzio *Battle of the Reichswald |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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