German Officer Biography

Gustav Schmidt

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Born24.4.1894 at Carstorf/Unstrut
DiedKilled 7.8.1943 at Beresowka
First Joined1.3.1913
Became LtInf.Regt.20 19.6.1914
Prewar ServiceII/Inf.Regt.59 12.10.37
PromotionsObstlt 1.10.36
Oberst 1.6.39
Gen.Maj. 1.4.42
Gen.Lt. 1.1.43
CommandInf.Ers.Regt. 216 1.9.39
Inf.Regt.74 10.10.39
Brig.Kdr. in 19 Pan.Div. 1.10.40
19 Pan.Div. 1.4.42.-7.8.43(KIA)
AwardsDeutsches Kreuz in Gold
Ritterkreuz
Oakleaves