| Friedrich Sixt | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 October 1895 |
| Died | 4 August 1976 (aged 80) |
| Place of birth | Munich |
| Place of death | Munich |
| Allegiance |  German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1914–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 50. Infanterie-Division 5. Jäger-Division CI. Armeekorps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Friedrich Sixt (28 October 1895 – 4 August 1976) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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. Friedrich Sixt was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.
Awards and decorations[]
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class (23 December 1915)
- 1st Class (5 May 1918)
- Wound Badge (1914)
- in Black
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (28 September 1939)
- 1st Class (11 June 1941)
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Silver
- German Cross in Gold (18 May 1942)
- Order of Michael the Brave 3rd Class (17 January 1944)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 17 December 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 50. Infanterie-Division [1]
- 772nd Oak Leaves on 11 March 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 5. Jäger-Division [2]
- Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht (12 September 1944)
Wehrmachtbericht reference[]
| Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
|---|---|---|
| 12 September 1944 | In der Schlacht am unteren Narew zeichnete sich die hessisch-thüringische 129. Infanteriedivision unter Führung von Generalmajor von Larisch und die württembergische 5. Jägerdivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Sixt durch Standfestigkeit und Angriffsschwung besonders aus.[3] | The Hessian-Thuringian 129th infantry division under the leadership of Generalmajor von Larisch and the Württembergian 5th Jägerdivsion under the command of Generalleutnant Sixt distinguished themselves in the battle at the lower Narew with firmness and offensive drive. |
References[]
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
- Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939-1945 Band 3, 1. Januar 1944 bis 9. Mai 1945 (in German). München: Deutscher Taschenbuch Verlag GmbH & Co. KG, 1985. ISBN 3-423-05944-3.
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