Hans Kamecke
| Hans Kamecke | |
|---|---|
| Born |
18 August 1890 Halberstadt |
| Died |
16 October 1943 (aged 53) Kolpen, Russia |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service |
1909–20 1935–43 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 137. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars |
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hans Kamecke (18 August 1890 – 16 October 1943) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans Kamecke was killed on 16 October 1943 near Kolpen, Russia. On 27 October 1943 he was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- West Wall Medal
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (23 January 1940)
- 1st Class (11 June 1940)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black (17 March 1942)
- in Silver
- Eastern Front Medal (18 July 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (1 December 1941)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 27 October 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 137. Infanterie-Division [1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 205.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Oberst Muhl |
Commander of 137. Infanterie-Division 5 January 1942 – 12 February 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Dr. Karl Rüdiger |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Dr. Karl Rüdiger |
Commander of 137. Infanterie-Division 25 February 1942 – 15 October 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Egon von Neindorff |
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