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
Born18 August 1890
Died16 October 1943(1943-10-16) (aged 53)
Allegiance Nazi Germany
Service/branchArmy
Years of service1909–20
1935–43
RankGeneralleutnant
Commands held137th Infantry Division
Battles/warsWorld War II
AwardsKnight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 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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