Georg Graf von Rittberg
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George Graf von Rittberg
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Born | 30 May 1898 Straßburg |
Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Krün |
Allegiance | German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany |
Service/ |
Heer |
Years of service | 1914–45 |
Rank | Generalleutnant |
Commands held | 88. Infanterie Division |
Battles/wars | World War I
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Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
George Graf von Rittberg[Note 1] (30 May 1898 – 6 June 1973) was a German general who commanded the 88th Infantry Division during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves (German: Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes mit Eichenlaub). 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.
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Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 in 1934
- Anschluss Medal
- Sudetenland Medal
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
- German Cross in Gold on 29 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Artillerie-Regiment 131[2]
- Eastern Front Medal
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 21 February 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 88. Infanterie Division[3]
- 610th Oak Leaves on 10 October 1944 as Generalmajor and commander of 88. Infanterie Division[4]
- Mentioned twice in the Wehrmachtbericht (18 July 1944 and 19 August 1944)
References in the Wehrmachtbericht
Date | Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording | Direct English translation |
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18 July 1944 | Bei den Kämpfen an der Ostfront haben sich im Süden die fränkisch-sudentendeutsche 88. Infanterie-Division unter Führung von Generalmajor v. Rittberg und im Norden die rheinisch-westfälische 329. Infanterie-Division unter Führung des Generalleutnants Mayer durch besondere Härte und Zähigkeit wiederholt ausgezeichnet.[5] | The Frankish-Sudeten German 88th Infantry Division under the command of Major General von Rittberg in the northern sector of the eastern front and the Rhenish-Westphalian 329th Infantry Division under the leadership of Lieutenant General Mayer in the southern sector distinguished themselves by showing hardship and toughness. |
19 August 1944 (Addendum) | In den schweren Abwehrkämpfen im großen Weichselbogen haben sich die unter dem Befehl des Generals der Infanterie Recknagel stehenden fränkisch-sudetendeutsche 88. Infanteriedivision unter Führung von Generalmajor Graf von Rittberg und die hessisch-moselländische 72. Infanteriedivision unter Führung des Generalmajors Hohn durch unerschütterlichen Kampfesmut und kühnes Draufgängertum ausgezeichnet.[6] | In the fierce defensive battles in the great bend of the Vistula, the under the command of General of Infantry Recknagel standing Franco-Sudeten 88th Infantry Division, led by Major General Graf von Rittberg and the Hessian-Moselle 72nd Infantry Division under the leadership of Major General Hohn, have excelled themselves by showing unshakeable courage in battle and bold recklessness. |
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Preceded by
Generalleutnant Heinrich Roth
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Commander of 88. Infanterie-Division 5 November 1943 – 8 January 1945 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Carl Anders |
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