Friedrich-Wilhelm von Loeper (3 August 1888 – 7 October 1983) was a German general (

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) in the

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during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the

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. He was married to Irene Kühne (1891-1984) daughter of Erich Kühne, of

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Awards

on 29 September 1941 as

and commander of 10. Infanterie-Division

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