Franz Pöschl
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Franz Pöschl | |
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Born | 2 November 1917 Munich |
Died | 25 January 2011 Hamburg |
(aged 93)
Allegiance | ![]() ![]() |
Service/branch | 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
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6. Unknown parameter
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External links
Military offices | ||
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Preceded by Generalmajor Hubert Sonneck |
Commander of the 1. Luftlande-Division (Bundeswehr) October 1966 – 30 September 1972 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Heinrich Schwiethal |
Preceded by Generalleutnant Paul-Georg Kleffel |
Commander of III. Corps (Bundeswehr) 1 October 1972 – 31 March 1978 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Gerd Niepold |
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- 1917 births
- 2011 deaths
- Bundeswehr generals
- Gebirgsjäger of World War II
- Recipients of the Honour Roll Clasp of the Army
- Recipients of the Gold German Cross
- Recipients of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
- People from Munich
- People from the Kingdom of Bavaria
- Lieutenant generals of the German Army