German Officer Biography

Wilhelm Otzen

Born29.1.1896 at Kappeln/Silesia
DiedDied accidently 18.7.1943 at Madrid
First Joined1.10.1914
Became LtInf.Regt.175 18.6.15
Prewar ServiceLehrer Kr.Schule Hannover 1.3.37
PromotionsObstlt 1.4.39
Oberst 1.12.40
Gen.Maj. 1.7.43
CommandMil.Attache Holland Jan 40
Verb.Offz.d.Mil.Befh. France z.Vichy Regierung May 40
2.Mil.Attache in Rome Sept 40
Mil.Attache in Madrid 1.10.42.-18.7.43
Awards