Ferdinand Neuling
Ferdinand Neuling (22 August 1885 – 20 February 1960) was a general of the German army (Heer) during World War II. In September 1939, German troops under his command occupied the Polish part of Upper Silesia and cities of Katowice, Mikołów, Chorzów, committing numerous war crimes on Polish civilians and resistance fighters.
Ferdinand Neuling | |
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| Born | 22 August 1885 Bautzen, German Empire |
| Died | 20 February 1960 (aged 74) Hildesheim, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany (to 1945) |
| Years of service | 1905–45 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Unit | Landwehr Oppeln 239. Infanterie-Division LXII. Armeekorps |
| Battles/wars | Poland 1939, France 1940, France 1944 |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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