Hans von Obstfelder
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Hans von Obstfelder
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| Born | 6 September 1886 Steinbach-Hallenberg |
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| Years of service | 1906–45 |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords |
Hans von Obstfelder (6 September 1886 – 20 December 1976) was a German general of infantry, serving during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership.
Hans von Obstfelder (left) with Erwin Rommel (wearing scarf and holding field marshal baton), 1944
Awards
- Bavarian Military Merit Cross (3rd Class)
- Iron Cross (1914)
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
- Wound Badge in Black (2 January 1943)
- German Cross in Gold on 21 April 1943 as General der Infantry and commanding general of the XXIX. Armeekorps[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
- Knight's Cross on 27 July 1941 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the XXIX. Armeekorps[3][4]
- 251st Oak Leaves on 7 June 1943 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the XXIX. Armeekorps[3][5]
- 110th Swords on 5 November 1944 as General der Infanterie and commanding general of the LXXXVI. Armeekorps[3][6]
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Commander of 28. Infanterie-Division 1 October 1936 – 21 May 1940 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Johann Sinnhuber |
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Commander of XXIX. Armeekorps 20 May 1940 – 21 May 1943 |
Succeeded by General der Panzertruppen Erich Brandenberger |
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General der Infanterie Bruno Bieler
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Commander of LXXXVI. Armeekorps 28 August 1943 – 30 November 1944 |
Succeeded by General der Infanterie Carl Püchler |
| Preceded by
General Otto von Knobelsdorff
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Commander of 1. Armee 6 November 1944 – 27 February 1945 |
Succeeded by General Hermann Foertsch |
| Preceded by
General der Infanterie Hermann Foertsch
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Commander of 19. Armee 1 March 1945 – 25 March 1945 |
Succeeded by General der Panzertruppen Erich Brandenberger |
| Preceded by
General Hans Felber
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Commander of 7. Armee 26 March 1945 – 4 May 1945 |
Succeeded by none |
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