For the New Jersey politician, see Dick Zimmer.
| Richard Zimmer | |
|---|---|
| Born | 21 June 1893 |
| Died | 20 June 1971 (aged 77) |
| Allegiance |
 Nazi Germany |
| Service/branch | Army |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held | 17th Infantry Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Richard Zimmer (21 June 1893 – 20 June 1971) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 17th Infantry Division. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany.
Awards[]
- German Cross in Gold on 8 June 1942 as Oberst in Gebirgs-Pionier-Regiment 620[1]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 16 October 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 17. Infanterie-Division[2]
References[]
Citations[]
Bibliography[]
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986] (in German). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile. Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
- Patzwall, Klaus D.; Scherzer, Veit (2001) (in German). Das Deutsche Kreuz 1941 – 1945 Geschichte und Inhaber Band II. Norderstedt, Germany: Verlag Klaus D. Patzwall. ISBN 978-3-931533-45-8.
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