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Hermann Kreß

1895 – 1943

German General and Knight's Cross recipients

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About Hermann Kreß

Lived 1895 – 1943 (aged 48). Hermann Kreß was a military personnel, lieutenant general and soldier.

Hermann Kreß (23 July 1895 – 11 August 1943) was a German Generalleutnant during World War II who commanded the 4th Mountain Division.

In 1938, Kreß was appointed to command the 1st Mountain Division's 99th Regiment. He led the regiment until 1943, receiving the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross in December 1941 while serving on the Eastern Front. After heavy losses to the 1st Mountain Division, he was given command of the 4th Mountain Division which he led as part of the XXXXIX Mountain Corps in the Battle of the Caucasus. Kreß was killed by a Soviet sniper on 11 August 1943, near Novorossiysk on the Kuban bridgehead.

Awards

Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 20 December 1941 as Oberst (colonel) and commander of Gebirgsjäger-Regiment 99

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Important facts

Born
23 July 1895, Haßfurt
Birth century
19th century
Died
11 August 1943, Novorossiysk
Occupation
Military personnel, lieutenant general, soldier
Nationality
German Reich
Awards
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Hermann Kreß?

German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1895-1943)

When was Hermann Kreß born?

Hermann Kreß was born on 23 July 1895 in Haßfurt.

When did Hermann Kreß die?

Hermann Kreß died on 11 August 1943 in Novorossiysk.

What was Hermann Kreß's occupation?

Hermann Kreß was a military personnel, lieutenant general and soldier.

What nationality was Hermann Kreß?

Hermann Kreß's recorded nationality: German Reich.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Hermann Kreß

· Wikidata: Q3134170

· DBpedia: Hermann Kreß

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