Dipl.-Ing. Paul Drekmann | |
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Born | 13 November 1898 Hamburg |
Died | 9 March 1960 Mülheim |
(aged 61)
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/branch | Heer |
Years of service | 1914–1945 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 161. Infanterie-Division 252. Infanterie-Division |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Dipl.-Ing. Paul Drekmann[Notes 1] (13 November 1893 – 9 March 1960) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Paul Drekamnn was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.
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Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Generalleutnant Karl-Albrecht von Groddeck |
Commander of 161. Infanterie-Division 28 August 1943 - 15 November 1943 |
Succeeded by Disbanded after heavy losses |
Preceded by Formed from Korps-Abteilung A |
Commander of 161. Infanterie-Division 27 July 1944 - 5 September 1944 |
Succeeded by Disbanded again after heavy losses |
Preceded by General der Infanterie Walter Melzer |
Commander of 252. Infanterie-Division 1 October 1944 - 25 March 1945 |
Succeeded by Oberst von Unold |