Wilhelm Süssmann
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Wilhelm Süssmann
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| Born | 16 September 1891 Usedom,  German Empire |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Crete,  Kingdom of Greece |
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Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1909–41 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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Wilhelm Süssmann (16 September 1891 - 20 May 1941) was a German Luftwaffe (Air Force) general who was killed in action during the Battle of Crete.
Dates of rank
- Fenrik: June 16, 1910
- Leutnant: June 16, 1911
- Oberleutnant: June 18, 1915
- Hauptmann: July 15, 1918
- Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel): August 1, 1935
- Oberst (Colonel): April 1, 1936
- Major general: January 1, 1939
- Lieutenant general: December 1, 1940
Decorations
- Iron Cross, 1st and 2nd class
- The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
- Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 1st through 4th class
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Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 55 1 May 1939 – 6 March 1940 |
Succeeded by Oberst Alois Stoeckl |
