heer Falkenhausen, Alexander von

[Dave Danner]

Falkenhausen, Ernst Alexander Alfred Herrmann von
* 29. Oktober 1878 auf Gut Blumenthal, Neisse
† 31. Juli 1966 in Nassau an der Lahn

Highest rank reached: General der Infanterie

 

Deutsches Kreuz in Silber (DKiS) - 20. April 1943

https://www.lexikon-der-wehrmacht.de/Personenregister/F/FalkenhausenAlexanderv.htm
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_von_Falkenhausen
https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_von_Falkenhausen_(General)

 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 18, 2021 by Dave Danner

[Dave Danner]

An earlier example, from 1925:

 

 

[Deutschritter]

He entered the service on 13 March 1897. Would he have gotten the Zentenarmedaille? Thanks!

[Dave Danner]

Yes. In service on 22 March to qualify.

 

NOTE: Corrected due to brain fart. 22.3.1897 was the eligibility date, not 22.4.1897

Edited November 1, 2021 by Dave Danner