Heino von Rantzau
Heino von Rantzau | |
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| Born | 8 March 1894 Karlsruhe, German Empire |
| Died | 2 November 1946 (aged 52) Allendorf, Allied-occupied Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1920) Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Prussian Army (1913–1918) Reichsheer (1918–1933) Army (1933–1935) Luftwaffe (1935–1945) |
| Years of service | 1913–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands | 2nd Flak Division III Flak Corps |
| Battles / wars | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
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.