| Hubertus Lamey | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1896 |
| Died | 7 April 1981 (aged 84) |
| Place of birth | Mannheim, Germany |
| Place of death | Augsburg, Germany |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1915-1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor |
| Commands held |
21. Infanterie-Division 28. Jäger-Division 118. Jäger-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Hubertus Lamey (30 October 1896 – 7 April 1981) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Hubertus Lamey was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held in captivity until October 1947.
Awards and decorations[]
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (28 July 1943)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 February 1944 as Oberst and deputy commander of the 28. Jäger-Division[1]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 231.
- 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.
External links[]
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