Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach | |
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Born | 16 April 1894 Oberstdorf |
Died | 3 April 1989 Munich |
(aged 94)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1913–1945 |
Rank | General der Gebirgstruppe |
Commands held | 8. Jäger-Division L. Armeekorps 16. Armee |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach (16 April 1894 – 3 April 1989) was a highly decorated General der Gebirgstruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 16. Armee. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Friedrich-Jobst Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach was captured by Soviet troops in the Courland Pocket in May 1945 and was held until 1955.
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Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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3 April 1944 | In diesem Kämpfen haben sich die oberschlesische 8. Jägerdivision unter Führung des Generalleutnants Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach sowie Sturmgeschützeinheiten unter Major Erich Schmidt besonders bewährt.[2] | The Upper Silesian 8th Jäger Division under the leadership of Generalleutnant Volckamer von Kirchensittenbach as well as Sturmgeschütz units under Major Erich Schmidt distinguished themselves exceptionally in these battles. |
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by General der Panzertruppen Gerhard Graf von Schwerin |
Commander of 8. Jäger-Division 13 November 1942 – 1 September 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Christian Philipp |
Preceded by Generalleutnant Hans Boeckh-Behrens |
Commander of L. Armeekorps 25 October 1944 - 11 April 1945 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Erpo Freiherr von Bodenhausen |
Preceded by General der Infanterie Ernst-Anton von Krosigk |
Commander of 16. Armee 17 March 1945 - 10 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |