Gottlieb Hering

German military captain during WWII

Gottlieb Hering - German military captain during WWII
Born

1887
138 years ago

Died

October 9th, 1945
80 years ago — 58 years old

Category

Military & Warriors

Country

Germany

Links & References

Served as a captain in the German military forces during World War II. Participated in various military engagements throughout the conflict. After the war, involvement in post-war activities followed until death in 1945.

Served as captain in the German military

Participated in World War II engagements

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