Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin
Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin (6 November 1890 – 1 April 1952) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Armin surrendered following the Battle of Stalingrad in 1943 and died in Soviet captivity on 1 April 1952. He was the son of WW I general Friedrich Bertram Sixt von Armin.
Hans-Heinrich Sixt von Armin | |
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| Born | 6 November 1890 Stettin |
| Died | 1 April 1952 (aged 61) Krasnogorsk |
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| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Years of service | 1909–45 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 95. Infanterie-Division 113. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I
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| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
| Relations | Friedrich Bertram Sixt von Armin (father) |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 22 September 1941 as Generalleutnant and commander of 95. Infanterie-Division[1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 326.
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 none |
Commander of 95. Infanterie-Division 25 September 1939 – 10 May 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Friedrich Zickwolff |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Friedrich Zickwolff |
Commander of 113. Infanterie-Division 10 May 1942 – 2 February 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Friedrich Wilhelm Pruet |
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