August von Mackensen
German commander
Anton Ludwig Friedrich August Mackensen, was a German field marshal. He commanded successfully during World War I and became one of the German Empire's most prominent and competent military leaders. After the armistice of 11 November 1918, the... Wikipedia
Born: December 6, 1849, Trossin, Germany
Died: November 8, 1945 (age 95 years), Habighorst, Eschede, Germany
Place of burial: Friedhof Celle (Stadtfriedhof), Celle, Germany
Parents: Louis Mackensen and Marie Louise Mackensen
Children: Eberhard von Mackensen and Hans Georg von Mackensen
Spouse: Leonie von der Osten (m. 1908–1945) and Dorothea von Horn (m. 1879–1905)
Awards: Grand Cross of the Iron Cross; Pour le Mérite with Oak Leaves; Order of the Black Eagle