Kurt von der Chevallerie

Kurt von der Chevallerie was a German general in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the German 1st Army. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Chevallerie retired from the Army on 31 January 1945.

Death

Despite his retirement, von der Chavallerie disappeared during the Soviet invasion of East Prussia and Pomerania and is listed missing in action near Kolberg since 18 April 1945.

24 February 1910 Fahnenjunker
24 May 1910 Fahnenjunker-Gefreiter
24 June 1910 Fahnenjunker-Unteroffizier
18 October 1910 Fähnrich
18 August 1911 Leutnant with Patent from 20 August 1909
18 August 1915 Oberleutnant
20 September 1918 Hauptmann
* 1 October 1928 renamed to Rittmeister when transferred to the cavalry
1 February 1931 Major with Rank Seniority from 1 February 1929
1 August 1933 Oberstleutnant
1 July 1935 Oberst
28 February 1939 Generalmajor with effect and Rank Seniority from 1 March 1939
17 December 1940 Generalleutnant with effect and Rank Seniority from 1 January 1941
24 January 1942 General der Infanterie with effect from 1 February 1942
* 28 February 1942 received Rank Seniority from 1 March 1942