Martin Gareis
Martin Gareis (6 October 1891 – 26 February 1976) was a German general during World War II who held commands at the divisional, corps and army levels. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Martin Gareis | |
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| Born | 6 October 1891 |
| Died | 26 February 1976 (aged 84) |
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| Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands held | 98. Infanterie-Division 264. Infanterie-Division XXXXVI. Panzerkorps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 November 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 98. Infanterie-Division [1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 159.
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 Erich Schröck |
Commander of 98. Infanterie-Division 31 December 1941 - 1 February 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Alfred-Hermann Reinhardt |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Otto-Joachim Lüdecke |
Commander of 264. Infanterie-Division 15 May 1944 - 25 September 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Paul Hermann |
| Preceded by General der Panzertruppe Walter Fries |
Commander of XXXXVI. Panzerkorps 19 January 1945 - 2 May 1945 |
Succeeded by none |
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