Date of birth:

February 1st, 1896 (Rosemarsow/Demmin, Germany)

Date of death:

June 24th, 1970 (Bremen, Germany)

Nationality:

German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Oberst

Unit:

Kommandeur Flak-Regiment 125

Awarded on:

September 24th, 1942

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Generalmajor (Air Commodore)

Unit:

Kommandeur 1.Flak-Division "Berhn"

Awarded on:

February 28th, 1945

The German Nachrichtenbüro published the following report on the 26.03.1945 concerning the award of the Knight's Cross to Generalmajor Sydow...

“At the suggestion of the Supreme Commander of the Luftwaffe, Reichsmarschall Göring, the Führer has awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross to Generalmajor Otto Sydow, commander of a Flak division.

Generalmajor Otto Sydow… is an outstanding troop commander. With his soldiers following his excellent example, he has achieved great successes in the heavy defensive battles in Serbia and Hungary through his bravery and personal devotion to duty."

• Photo 1: Igor Poul
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