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| Helmuth Prieß | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 March 1896 |
| Died | 21 October 1944 (aged 48) |
| Place of birth | Hildesheim |
| Place of death | Hasenrode, East Prussia |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1914–1944 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands held |
121. Infanterie-Division XXVII. Armeekorps |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Helmuth Prieß (6 March 1896 – 21 October 1944) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the XXVII. Armeekorps. 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. Helmuth Prieß was killed on 21 October 1944 in Hasenrode, East Prussia.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (25 June 1940)
- 1st Class (19 July 1942)
- Infantry Assault Badge in Silver (9 November 1942)
- War Merit Cross with Swords
- 2nd Class (?)
- 1st Class (20 April 1942)
- German Cross in Gold (12 November 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 7 March 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 121. Infanterie-Division[1]
References
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 281.
- 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.
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| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by General der Artillerie Martin Wandel |
Commander of 121. Infanterie-Division 11 November 1942 - March 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Ernst Pauer von Arlau |
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Rudolf Bamler |
Commander of 121. Infanterie-Division 27 June 1944 - 10 July 1944 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Theodor Busse |
| Preceded by General der Infanterie Paul Völckers |
Commander of XXVII. Armeekorps 27 July 1944 - 21 October 1944 |
Succeeded by General der Artillerie Maximilian Felzmann |
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