Heino von Rantzau

Heino von Rantzau (8 March 1894 – 2 November 1946) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Heino von Rantzau was captured by American troops in April 1945, and died in captivity on 2 November 1946.

Heino von Rantzau
Born8 March 1894
Karlsruhe, German Empire
Died2 November 1946(1946-11-02) (aged 52)
Allendorf, Allied-occupied Germany
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1920)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branchPrussian Army (1913–18)
Reichsheer (1918–33)
Army (1933–35)
Luftwaffe (1935–45)
Years of service1913–45
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands held2nd Flak Division
III Flak Corps
Battles/warsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross
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