Franz Pöschl
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Franz Pöschl
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Born | 2 November 1917 Munich |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Hamburg |
Allegiance | Nazi Germany (to 1945) West Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1936–45 1960–78 |
Rank | Oberstleutnant(Wehrmacht) Generalleutnant (Bundeswehr) |
Commands held | I./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100 III. Corps |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Other work | Police officer |
Franz Pöschl (2 November 1917 – 25 January 2011) was a highly decorated Oberstleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II and a Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr. 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.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class
- 1st Class
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Black
- in Silver
- in Gold
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Honour Roll Clasp of the Army (15 February 1945)
- German Cross in Gold (30 July 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 23 February 1944 as Hauptmann and commander of I./Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 100[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 279.
Bibliography
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Preceded by
Generalmajor Hubert Sonneck
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Commander of the 1. Luftlande-Division (Bundeswehr) October 1966 – 30 September 1972 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Heinrich Schwiethal |
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Paul-Georg Kleffel
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Commander of III. Corps (Bundeswehr) 1 October 1972 – 31 March 1978 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Gerd Niepold |