Hans Schmidt (general)


Hans Schmidt was a German officer, finally general and divisional commander during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. He was also involved in protecting Pegasus Bridge, but failed as they were captured.

Promotions

  • 10 August 1914 Kriegsfreiwilliger
  • * joined the Royal Bavarian 7th Infantry Regiment "Prince Leopold" of the Bavarian Army
  • 2 October 1914 Fahnenjunker
  • 1 November 1914 Fahnenjunker-Gefreiter
  • 20 November 1914 Fahnenjunker-Unteroffizier
  • 24 June 1915 Fähnrich ; simultaneously commissioned
  • 24 June 1915 Leutnant without Patent
  • * 9 October 1917 received Patent as 2nd Lieutenant from 15 November 1913
  • * 1 July 1922 received new Rank Seniority from 1 April 1914
  • 1 October 1923 Oberleutnant
  • 1 May 1928 Hauptmann
  • 1 March 1935 Major
  • 31 December 1937 Oberstleutnant with effect and RDA from 1 January 1938
  • 20 October 1940 Oberst with effect and RDA from 1 November 1940
  • 20 April 1943 Generalmajor with effect and RDA from 1 April 1943
  • 8 November 1943 Generalleutnant with effect and RDA from 1 October 1943

Awards and decorations