| Ulrich Kleemann | |
|---|---|
| Born | 23 March 1892 Langensalza |
| Died | 1 January 1963 Oberursel |
| Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1911-1945 |
| Rank | General der Panzertruppe |
| Commands held | 3. Schützen-Brigade Sturm-Division "Rhodos" |
| Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross with Oak Leaves |
Ulrich Kleemann (23 March 1892 – 1 January 1963) was an officer in the German Army (Wehrmacht Heer) during World War II.
Colonel (Oberst) Kleemann of the 3rd Motorized Infantry Brigade (3.Schützen-Brigade) was awarded a Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 13 October 1941. He was awarded the Oak Leaves on 16 September 1943.
Brigadier-General (Generalmajor) Kleemann commanded the 90th Light Africa Division (90.Leichte Afrika-Division) in North Africa from 10 April 1942 to 13 July 1942 and from 10 August 1942 to 1 November 1942.
During the Dodecanese Campaign, Major-General (Generalleutnant) Kleemann commanded the 7,500-strong Assault Division "Rhodes" (Sturm-Division Rhodos) for the German assault on the Italian garrison of Rhodes.
From 27 November 1944 to 8 May 1945, Lieutenant-General (General der Panzertruppen) Kleeman commanded Tank Corps "Feldherrnhalle" on the Eastern Front. Kleeman's tank corps fought in Hungary and was ruinously involved with the Battle of Budapest.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalmajor Richard Veith |
Commander of 90. Light Africa Division April 29, 1942 – June 14, 1942 |
Succeeded by Oberst Werner Marcks |
| Preceded by Generalmajor Günther Pape |
Commander of Panzerkorps Feldherrnhalle November 27, 1944 - May 8, 1945 |
Succeeded by none |