Edmund Blaurock

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Edmund Blaurock
Born (1899-10-12)12 October 1899
Nuremberg
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Nuremberg
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1917–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 56. Infanterie-Division
Infanterie Division Ulrich von Hutten
5 Jäger-Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Edmund Blaurock (12 October 1899 – 25 January 1966) 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 with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Edmund Blaurock was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1948.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Thomas 1997, p. 50.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 45.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 115.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 81.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Vincenz Müller
Commander of 56. Infanterie-Division
September 1944 – 29 March 1945
Succeeded by
None
Preceded by
Formed from remnants of 56. Infanterie-Division
Commander of Infanterie Division Ulrich von Hutten
29 March 1945 – 13 April 1945
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Gerhard Engel
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Friedrich Sixt
Commander of 5. Jäger Division
19 April 1945 – 3 May 1945
Succeeded by
None


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