About Hermann Meyer-Rabingen
Lived 1887 – 1961 (aged 73). Hermann Meyer-Rabingen was a German military officer.
Hermann Meyer-Rabingen (7 August 1887 – 21 February 1961) was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
He commanded the 197th Infantry Division beginning on 1 December 1939, initially serving in the rank of Generalmajor. On 1 November 1941, he was promoted to the rank of Generalleutnant. On 1 April 1942, he was replaced as commander of the 197th Division by Ehrenfried-Oskar Boege.
Meyer-Rabingen went on to be appointed commander of the 159th Infantry Division on 20 September 1942.
Awards and decorations
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 12 January 1942 as Generalleutnant and commander of 197. Infanterie-Division.
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Who was Hermann Meyer-Rabingen?
German General and Knight's Cross recipients (1887–1961)
When was Hermann Meyer-Rabingen born?
Hermann Meyer-Rabingen was born on 7 August 1887 in Rotenburg an der Wümme.
When did Hermann Meyer-Rabingen die?
Hermann Meyer-Rabingen died on 21 February 1961 in Melle.
What was Hermann Meyer-Rabingen's occupation?
Hermann Meyer-Rabingen was a military officer.
What nationality was Hermann Meyer-Rabingen?
Hermann Meyer-Rabingen was German.
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