| Kurt Oppenländer | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 11, 1892 |
| Died | 17 March 1947 (aged 55) |
| Place of birth | Ulm |
| Place of death | Garmisch-Partenkirchen |
| Allegiance |
 German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1911–1945 |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
305. Infanterie-Division 198. Infanterie-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Kurt Oppenländer (11 February 1892 – 17 March 1947) 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Kurt Oppenländer was captured by American troops in 1945 and died in custody on 17 March 1947 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
Awards and decorations[]
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge
- in Silver
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- German Cross in Gold (14 January 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 25 July 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 305. Infanterie-Division[1]
See also[]
References[]
- Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 269.
- 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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