Hinrich Warrelmann

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Hinrich Warrelmann
Born 16 April 1904
Oldenburg
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Westerkappeln
Allegiance  Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1921–45
Rank Generalmajor
Commands held 179. Infanterie-Division
183. Volks-Grenadier-Division
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Hinrich Warrelmann (16 April 1904 – 9 October 1980) was a highly decorated Generalmajor 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. Hinrich Warrelmann was captured by British troops in April 1945.

Awards and decorations

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 Thomas 1998, p. 415.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 496.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 354.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 73.

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Military offices
Preceded by Commander of 183. Volksgrenadier-Division
25 February 1945 - 8 May 1945
Succeeded by
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