Friedrich Sixt

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Friedrich Sixt
Born (1895-10-28)28 October 1895
Munich
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Munich
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 50. Infanterie-Division
5. Jäger-Division
CI. Armeekorps
Battles/wars World War II
Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Friedrich Sixt (28 October 1895 – 4 August 1976) was a highly decorated Generalleutnant in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded several divisions. 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 Sixt was captured by British troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht reference

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
12 September 1944 In der Schlacht am unteren Narew zeichnete sich die hessisch-thüringische 129. Infanteriedivision unter Führung von Generalmajor von Larisch und die württembergische 5. Jägerdivision unter Führung von Generalleutnant Sixt durch Standfestigkeit und Angriffsschwung besonders aus.[5] The Hessian-Thuringian 129th infantry division under the leadership of Generalmajor von Larisch and the Württembergian 5th Jägerdivsion under the command of Generalleutnant Sixt distinguished themselves in the battle at the lower Narew with firmness and offensive drive.

References

Citations

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Thomas 1998, p. 328.
  2. Patzwall & Scherzer 2001, p. 447.
  3. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 326.
  4. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 82.
  5. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939-1945 Band 3, p. 241.

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Friedrich Schmidt
Commander of 50. Infanterie-Division
26 June 1943 – 30 April 1944
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Paul Betz
Preceded by
Generalmajor Helmut Thumm
Commander of 5. Jäger Division
1 November 1944 – 19 April 1945
Succeeded by
Generalleutnant Edmund Blaurock
Preceded by
General der Artillerie Wilhelm Berlin
Commander of CI. Armeekorps
19 April – 8 May 1945
Succeeded by
None


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