Arthur Axmann

Arthur Axmann (February 18 1913 - October 24, 1996) was a Nazi official in the Hitler Youth.

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February 18 - 1913 - October 24 - 1996 - Nazi - Hitler Youth

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Axmann was born in Hagen on February 18 1913; he became a member of the Hitler Youth (Hitler-Jugend) administration in 1932 and was made "Reichsjugendführer" ("Reich youth leader") on August 8 1940, replacing Baldur von Schirach, after serving as a soldier at the western front in World War II in 1939/1940. In 1944, he was awarded the German Order for his services to the Reich.

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Hagen - February 18 - 1913 - Hitler Youth - 1932 - Reichsjugendführer - Reich - August 8 - 1940 - Baldur von Schirach - World War II - 1939 - German Order

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Axmann was sentenced to three years in prison in 1949.

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