Theodor Duesterberg

Theodor Duesterberg
Duesterberg in uniform, ca. 1932
Deputy Federal Leader of Der Stahlhelm
In office
9 March 1924 – 21 June 1933
Personal details
Born(1875-10-19)19 October 1875
Darmstadt, Grand Duchy of Hesse, German Empire
Died4 November 1950(1950-11-04) (aged 75)
Hamelin, West Germany
Political partyGerman National People's Party
Military service
Allegiance German Empire
Branch/serviceGerman Empire German Army
RankOberstleutnant a.D.
UnitExpedition to China
Battles/warsBoxer Rebellion (WIA)
World War I
AwardsOrder of the Crown, 4th Class with Swords
Royal House Order of Hohenzollern, Knight's Cross with Swords
Iron Cross 1st Class

Theodor Duesterberg (German pronunciation: [ˈdyːstɐbɛʁk]; 19 October 1875 – 4 November 1950) was a military officer in the Imperial German Army and later leader of the veterans' organisation Der Stahlhelm in Germany prior to the Nazi seizure of power.