Oskar Eckholt
Oskar Eckholt (4 November 1894 – 12 August 1982) was a German general (Generalmajor) in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Eckholt surrendered to American troops in May 1945. He was released in 1947.
Oskar Eckholt | |
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Born | 4 November 1894 |
Died | 12 August 1982 87) | (aged
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1914–19 1934–45 |
Rank | Generalmajor |
Commands held | 291. Infanterie-Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- German Cross in Gold on 18 May 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Artillerie-Regiment 178[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 April 1943 as Oberst and commander of Artillerie-Regiment 178[2]
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References
Citations
- Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 97.
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 142.
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.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II [The German Cross 1941 – 1945 History and Recipients Volume 2] (in German). Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
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Preceded by Generalleutnant Werner Goeritz |
Commander of 291. Infanterie-Division 15 January 1944 - 10 July 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Arthur Finger |
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