Hermann Meyer-Rabingen
Hermann Meyer-Rabingen (7 August 1887 – 21 February 1961) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Hermann Meyer-Rabingen | |
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 Hermann Meyer-Rabingen (right) inspecting the Indian Legion with Erwin Rommel (center). | |
| Born | 7 August 1887 |
| Died | 21 February 1961 (aged 73) |
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| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 197th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
He commanded the 197th Infantry Division beginning on 1 December 1939, initially serving in the rank of Generalmajor. On 1 November 1941, he was promoted to the rank of Generalleutnant. On 1 April 1942, he was replaced as commander of the 197th Division by Ehrenfried-Oskar Boege.[1]
Meyer-Rabingen went on to be appointed commander of the 159th Infantry Division on 20 September 1942.[2]
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 January 1942 as Generalleutnant and commander of 197. Infanterie-Division.[3]
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References
Citations
- Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "197th Infantry Division". German Order of Battle. Volume One. 1st-290th Infantry Divisions in World War II. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734165.
- Mitcham, Samuel W. (2007). "159th Infantry (Formerly Reserve) Division". German Order of Battle: 1st-290th Infantry divisions in World War II. Stackpole Books. ISBN 9780811734165.
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 254.
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 197. Infanterie-Division 1 December 1939 - 1 April 1942 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Ehrenfried-Oskar Boege |
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