Gustav Schwarzenegger
Austrian police chief and father of Arnold Schwarzenegger (1907–1972)
Gustav Schwarzenegger (17 August 1907 – 13 December 1972) was an Austrian police chief, postal inspector and a military police officer. He was the father of Hollywood star and former Governor of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger.
| Gustav Schwarzenegger | |
|---|---|
| Born | 17 August 1907 Austria-Hungary |
| Died | 13 December 1972 (aged 65) Weiz, Steiermark, Austria |
| Buried at | Weiz Cemetery, Weiz, Steiermark, Austria |
| Allegiance |  Austria  Germany |
| Service/branch |  Wehrmacht |
| Years of service | 1930–1937, 1939–1944 |
| Rank | Hauptfeldwebel |
| Unit | 4th Panzer Army, Feldgendarmerie |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Iron Cross 1st Class |
| Other work | Policeman |
Gustav Schwarzenegger was born in Austria-Hungary, the son of Cecelia (née Hinterleitner, 1878 – 1968) and Karl Schwarzenegger (1872 – 1927).[1] He was a sportsman and loved music.
Schwarzenegger died of a stroke in Weiz, Steiermark, Austria on 13 December 1972 at the age of 65.
References
change- ↑ Krasniewicz, Louise; Blitz, Michael (2006-01-01). Arnold Schwarzenegger: A Biography. Greenwood Publishing Group. ISBN 9780313338106.
Other websites
change- "Records: Arnold's father was member of Nazi storm troops", AP wire services via USA Today 8/24/2003
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