Richard Pellengahr
Richard Pellengahr (19 August 1883 – 9 October 1964) 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.
Richard Pellengahr | |
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| Born | 19 August 1883 |
| Died | 9 October 1964 (aged 81) |
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| Service/ | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 196th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 May 1940 as Generalleutnant and commander of the 196. Infanterie-Division[1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 334.
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 none |
Commander of 196. Infanterie-Division 27 December 1939 – 1 March 1942 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Dr. Friedrich Franek |
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