| Dipl.-Ing. Johann "Hans" Schlemmer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 18 January 1893 Nesselwang |
| Died | 26 June 1973 (aged 80) Bad Kreuznach |
| 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 | 134. Infanterie-Division LXXV. Armeekorps |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Dipl.-Ing. Johann "Hans" Schlemmer[Notes 1] (18 January 1893 – 26 June 1973) was a highly decorated General der Gebirgstruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LXXV. Armeekorps.
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Hans Schlemmer was born on 18 January 1893 in Nesselwang, Bavaria.
He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans Schlemmer surrendered to Allied troops in Italy in 1945. Schlemmer was released in 1947.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Conrad von Cochenhausen |
Commander of 134. Infanterie-Division 12 December 1941 – February 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Rudolf Bader |
| Preceded by General der Infanterie Anton Dostler |
Commander of LXXV. Armeekorps 2 July 1944 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by none |