Alexander Holle

Alexander Holle was a German general in the Luftwaffe's Condor Legion during the German involvement in the Spanish Civil War, and World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
From 8 May 1945 to February 1948, Holle was a prisoner of war. After his release he married on 12 May 1948 and had a daughter.
On 16 July 1978, he died in Munich and was buried with a military honor guard.

Awards and decorations

German Cross in Gold on 11 May 1942 as Oberst with Kampfgeschwader 26
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 30 December 1942 as Oberst and as Fliegerführer Nord and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 26.