Richard John (general)

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Dipl.-Ing. Richard John
Born 21 June 1896
Wilhelmshaven
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Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Allegiance  German Empire (to 1918)
 Weimar Republic (to 1933)
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Heer
Years of service 1914–45
Rank Generalleutnant
Commands held 292. Infanterie-Division
Battles/wars World War I

World War II

Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Dipl.-Ing. Richard John[Notes 1] (21 June 1896 – 19 February 1965) 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. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Richard John was captured by Allied troops in May 1945 and was released in June 1947.

Awards and decorations

Wehrmachtbericht reference

Date Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording Direct English translation
11 December 1943 Die im mittleren Frontabschnitt eingesetzte pommerisch-mecklenburgische 292. Infanteriedivision unter Generalmajor John und die schlesische 5. Panzerdivision unter Generalmajor Decker haben hervorragenden Anteil an den in den letzten Wochen im mittleren Frontabschnitt erzielten Abwehrerfolgen.[2] The Mecklenburg-Pomeranian 292nd Infantry Division under Major General John and the Silesian 5th Panzerdivision under Major General Decker deployed in the middle front sector of have played a prominent part in the defensive successes achieved on the middle sector of the front during the last few weeks.

Notes

  1. In German an engineer's degree is called Diplom-Ingenieur (abbreviated Dipl.-Ing.)

References

Citations

  1. Fellgiebel 2000, p. 202.
  2. Die Wehrmachtberichte 1939–1945 Band 2, p. 625.

Bibliography

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Military offices
Preceded by
Generalleutnant Wolfgang von Kluge
Commander of 292. Infanterie-Division
20 July 1943 – 30 June 1944
Succeeded by
Generalmajor Johannes Gittner