Gerhard Kauffmann
German general (1887–1969)
Gerhard Kauffmann | |
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Born | 29 June 1887 |
Died | 16 June 1969(1969-06-16) (aged 81) |
Allegiance | ![]() |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands | 256th Infantry Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Gerhard Kauffmann (29 June 1887 – 16 June 1969) was a German general during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Kauffmann was retired from active service on 30 September 1943.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 9 July 1941 as generalleutnant and commander of 256th Infantry Division [1]
References
Citations
- ^ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 206.
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.
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Preceded by Generalleutnant Josef Folttmann | Commander of 256th Infantry Division 10 January 1940 – 4 January 1942 | Succeeded by Generalleutnant Friedrich Weber |