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CIA deputy director’s son killed while fighting for Russia in Ukraine, investigation claims (kyivindependent.com)

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Michael Gloss, 21, was the son of CIA Deputy Director for Digital Innovation Julianne Gallina Gloss, and Iraq war veteran Larry Gloss.

Before arriving in Russia on August 13, 2023, Gloss was travelling around Europe. On his Vkontakte page bio, he wrote: "I ran away from home (and) traveled the world. I hate fascism."

On April 4, 2024, he was killed, likely during a Russian offensive near Bakhmut, however, his burial in the U.S. did not take place until December 2024, Important Stories reports.

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[–] yeather@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Adolf Heusinger: Started in 1915 under the German Empire. Stayed on after WW1 and rose to command in 1938 for the wehrmacht. Went on to serve with West Germany.

Hans Speidel: Similar story, possibly involved in a coup.

Johannes Steinhoff: Fighter ace during WW2, flew through the whole war with 176 victories. The Luftwaffe was comparatively treated very well due to their treatment of allied soldiers. Most Luftwaffe members were not punished for the war.

Johan von Kielmansegg: Joined in 1926 under the Weimar Republic. Served with the general staff at the Prussian Military Academy, and was the General Staff officer to the Wehrmacht high command. Possibly involved in a coup.

Seems they were all Wehrmacht or Luftwaffe, were respected, and did not have a besmirchment like knowing about the death camps.

[–] Aatube@kbin.melroy.org 3 points 1 day ago

Heusinger only became Acting Chief of General staff in 1944 for a month until he got blown up by said coup.