Friedrich Hochbaum

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Friedrich Hochbaum
Born 7 August 1894
Magdeburg, Province of Saxony, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
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Woikowo Prisoner-of-War Camp 324 near Ivanovo, Russian SFSR, Soviet Union
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany (to 1945)
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1913–45
Rank General der Infanterie
Commands held 34. Infanterie-Division
XVIII. Gebirgs-Armeekorps
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Friedrich Hochbaum (7 August 1894 – 28 January 1955) was a highly decorated General der Infanterie in the Wehrmacht during World War II. 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. Friedrich Hochbaum was captured by Soviet troops in May 1945 and died in captivity on 28 January 1955.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht references

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
14 February 1944 Im Raum von Schaschkoff hat sich die moselländische 34. Infanteriedivision unter Führung des Generalleutnants Hochbaum besonders ausgezeichnet.[5] In the area of Schaschkoff has the Moselle 34th Infantry Division under the leadership of Lieutenant-General Hochbaum particularly distinguished itself.
12 March 1944 Unter dem Befehl des Generals der Artillerie Hell haben sich in den erbitterten Abwehrkämpfen die moselländische 34. Infanteriedivision unter Führung des Generalleutnants Hochbaum, die württembergisch-badische 198. Infanteriedivision unter Führung des Generalleutnants von Horn und die württembergisch-badische 4. Gebirgs-Division unter Führung des Generalmajors Braun besonders bewährt.[6] Under the command of General of Artillery Hell, in the fierce defensive battles, the Moselle 34th Infantry Division under the leadership of Lieutenant-General Hochbaum, the Württemberg-Baden 198th Infantry Division under the leadership of Lieutenant-General von Horn and the Württemberg-Baden 4th Mountain Division under the leadership of Major General Braun, have particularly excelled.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1997, p. 287.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 188.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 189.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 71.
  5. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 34.
  6. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 3, p. 55.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Theodor Scherer
Commander of 34. Infanterie-Division
2 November 1942 – 31 May 1944
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Theobald Lieb
Preceded by
General der Gebirgstruppe Karl Eglseer
Commander of XVIII. Gebirgs-Armeekorps
24 June 1944 – 9 May 1945
Succeeded by
none