Eckart Afheldt

Eckart Afheldt (15 August 1921 – 3 December 1999) was a German general in the Bundeswehr. During World War II, he served as an officer in the Wehrmacht and was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He joined the Bundeswehr in 1956 and retired in 1981 as a Brigadegeneral.

Eckart Afheldt
Born15 August 1921
Neustettin
Died3 December 1999(1999-12-03) (aged 78)
Munich
Allegiance Nazi Germany
 West Germany
Service/branchGerman Army
Years of service1939–45
1956–81
RankBrigadegeneral
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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