Hans Kamecke
Hans Kamecke (18 August 1890 – 16 October 1943) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Kamecke was killed on 16 October 1943 near Kolpen, Soviet Union. On 27 October 1943 he was posthumously awarded the Knight's Cross.
Hans Kamecke | |
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| Born | 18 August 1890 |
| Died | 16 October 1943 (aged 53) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army |
| Years of service | 1909–20 1935–43 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 137th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- 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.
| 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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