Erich-Otto Schmidt
Erich-Otto Schmidt (17 August 1899 – 18 June 1959) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded the 352. Volksgrenadier Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Erich-Otto Schmidt | |
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Born | 17 August 1899 |
Died | 18 June 1959 56) | (aged
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 352nd Volksgrenadier 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 4 August 1943 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 679[1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 309.
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.
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Preceded by Generalmajor Eberhard von Schuckmann |
Commander of 352. Volksgrenadier Division 6 October 1944 - 19 December 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Richard Bazing |
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