Kurt Brennecke

Kurt Brennecke
Born16 December 1891
Ringelheim, German Empire
Died30 December 1982(1982-12-30) (aged 91)
Bonn, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service / branchHeer
Years of service1910–45
RankGeneral der Infanterie
CommandsXXXXIII. Armeekorps
Battles / warsWorld War I

World War II

AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Kurt Brennecke (16 December 1891 – 30 December 1982) was a General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXXXIII. Armeekorps. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Kurt Brennecke was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was released in March 1948.