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Otto Tiemann

1890 – 1952

German General and Knight's Cross recipient

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About Otto Tiemann

Lived 1890 – 1952 (aged 62). Otto Tiemann was a German military personnel and military officer.

Heinrich Andreas Otto Tiemann (12 February 1890 – 20 April 1952) was a German general during World War II who commanded several corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.

Promotions 3. or 8.3.1908 Fahnenjunker 17.8.1909 Leutnant mit Patent vom 17.8.1907 27.1.1915 Oberleutnant 28.12.1916 Hauptmann 1.2.1922 neues Rangdienstalter (RDA) vom 28.12.1916 erhalten 1.2.1930 Major mit RDA vom 01.02.1928 1.4.1932 Oberstleutnant 1.6.1934 Oberst 1.10.1937 Generalmajor 1.10.1939 Generalleutnant 1.5.1944 General der Pioniere Awards Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class & 1st Class Wound Badge (1918) in Black The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918 with swords Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 4th to 1st class Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class & 1st Class Eastern Front Medal (26 July 1942) German Cross in Gold (19 December 1941) Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 28 April 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 93. Infanterie-Division

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Important facts

Born

12 February 1890, Bruchhausen-Vilsen

Birth century

19th century

Died

20 April 1952, Bruchhausen-Vilsen

Occupation

Military personnel, military officer

Nationality

Germany

Awards

German Cross in Gold; Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross

Also known as

Heinrich Andreas Otto Tiemann

Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Otto Tiemann?

German General and Knight's Cross recipient (1890-1952)

When was Otto Tiemann born?

Otto Tiemann was born on 12 February 1890 in Bruchhausen-Vilsen.

When did Otto Tiemann die?

Otto Tiemann died on 20 April 1952 in Bruchhausen-Vilsen.

What was Otto Tiemann's occupation?

Otto Tiemann was a military personnel and military officer.

What nationality was Otto Tiemann?

Otto Tiemann was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Otto Tiemann

· Wikidata: Q3357853

· DBpedia: Otto Tiemann

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