Stephan Rittau
Stephan Rittau (27 December 1891 – 22 August 1942) was a general in the Wehrmacht of Nazi Germany during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. Rittau was killed on 22 August 1942 in Rzhev, Soviet Union.
Stephan Rittau | |
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Born | 27 December 1891 Wongrowitz, Province of Posen, German Empire |
Died | 22 August 1942 50) Rzhev, Soviet Union | (aged
Allegiance | |
Service/ | Army |
Years of service | 1911–42 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 129th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | Battles of Rzhev † |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 2 November 1941 as Generalmajor and commander of 129. Infanterie-Division[1]
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References
Citations
- Fellgiebel 2000, p. 293.
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 129. Infanterie-Division 1 October 1940 – 22 August 1942 |
Succeeded by General der Nachrichtentruppen Albert Praun |
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