Arnold Burmeister
Arnold Hans Albert Burmeister (28 February 1899 – 2 July 1988) was a German general during World War II who commanded the 25th Panzergrenadier Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Arnold Hans Albert Burmeister | |
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| Born | 28 February 1899 Norburg |
| Died | 2 July 1988 (aged 89) Stühlingen |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 25th Panzergrenadier Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Other work | Bundesgrenzschutz |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 14 April 1945 as Generalmajor and commander of 25. Panzergrenadier-Division [1]
References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 128.
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.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Generalleutnant Paul Schürmann |
Commander of 25. Panzergrenadier Division 10 February 1945 - 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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