Paul Ludwig Ewald von Kleist (1881–1954) was a German field marshal. Kleist was born in Braunfels on 8 August 1881. He died in Vladimir Central Prison on 13 November 1954, at the age of 73.
The active career dates from 1900.
The honours on record include Military Merit Cross III. Class, Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords, Order of Michael the Brave, Military Merit Order (Bavaria) and Hanseatic Cross.
Kleist was the son of Hugo von Kleist.
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