Oskar von Xylander
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Oskar Ritter und Edler[1][2] von Xylander (16 January 1856 – 22 May 1940) was a Bavarian General der Infanterie, at last commanding the I Royal Bavarian Corps until his retirement in 1918.
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Born | (1856-01-16)16 January 1856 Mainz, Grand Duchy of Hesse |
Died | 22 May 1940(1940-05-22) (aged 84) Munich, Nazi Germany |
Allegiance | Kingdom of Bavaria German Empire |
Service/ | Bavarian Army Imperial German Army |
Years of service | 1874–1918 |
Rank | General of the Infantry |
Commands held | 1st Bavarian Infantry Regiment 9th Bavarian Infantry Brigade 6th Bavarian Division I Bavarian Corps |
Battles/wars | First World War |
Awards | Pour le Mérite |
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