Werner Forst
Werner Forst (21 December 1892 – 3 February 1971) was a German general during World War II who held several divisional commands. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany.
Werner Forst | |
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| Born | 21 December 1892 |
| Died | 3 February 1971 (aged 78) |
| Allegiance | .svg.png.webp){kind=small} Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 293rd Infantry Division 106th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (1 October 1914) & 1st Class (16 September 1916)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (26 September 1939) & 1st Class (20 October 1939)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 14 March 1942 as Oberst in the 293. Infanterie-Division[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 29 August 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division[3]
- Oak Leaves on 22 February 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 106. Infanterie-Division[4]
References
Citations
- Thomas 1997, p. 172.
- Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 118.
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 154.
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 68.
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.
- Thomas, Franz (1997). Die Eichenlaubträger 1939–1945 Band 1: A–K [The Oak Leaves Bearers 1939–1945 Volume 1: A–K] (in German). Osnabrück, Germany: Biblio-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-7648-2299-6.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by Generalleutnant Justin von Obernitz |
Commander of 293. Infanterie-Division 19 February 1942 - 10 January 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Karl Arndt |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Arthur Kullmer |
Commander of 106. Infanterie-Division 10 January 1943 - 20 February 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Siegfried von Rekowski |
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