Georg Neuffer

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Georg Neuffer
Georg Neuffer, 2nd row standing 2nd from left
Born18 April 1895
Died11 May 1977(1977-05-11) (aged 82)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branchLuftwaffe
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands held5th Flak Division
20th Flak Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Georg Neuffer (18 April 1895 – 11 May 1977) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Neuffer surrendered to the British troops in May 1943, following the surrender of German troops in North Africa. He was released in October 1947.

Awards and decorations[edit]

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Citations[edit]

  1. ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 264.

Bibliography[edit]

  • Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Kurt Menzel
Commander of 5th Flak Division
18 April 1942 – 11 November 1942
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Julius Kuderna
Preceded by
None
Commander of 20th Flak Division
12 November 1942 – 10 May 1943
Succeeded by
Surrendered in May 1943