Kurt Oppenländer
Kurt Oppenländer (11 February 1892 – 17 March 1947) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Oppenländer died in American custody on 17 March 1947.
Kurt Oppenländer | |
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Born | 11 February 1892 |
Died | 17 March 1947 55) | (aged
Allegiance | |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1911–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 305th Infantry Division 198th Infantry 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 25 July 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 305. Infanterie-Division[1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 269.
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 | ||
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Preceded by Generalleutnant Kurt Pflugradt |
Commander of 305. Infanterie-Division 12 April 1942 - 1 November 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Bernhard Steinmetz |
Preceded by Generalmajor Otto Richter |
Commander of 198. Infanterie-Division 1 August 1944 - 5 August 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Alfred Kuhnert |
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