German Officer Biography

Artur Schmitt

Schmitt Artur photo  Schmitt Artur photo
Born20.7.1888 at Albersweiler
Died
First Joined18.7.1907
Became Ltbayr.18.Inf.Regt. 26.5.09
Prewar ServicePolizei
Kdr.Fldzg.Kdo XI 1.2.37
PromotionsPol.Obstlt 1.9.34
Oberst 1.10.35
Gen.Maj. (Char) 1.6.39
Gen.Maj. 1.2.41
Gen.Lt. 1.1.43
CommandFldzg.Kdo.XI 1.9.39
Inf.Regt.626 11.2.40
stellv.Fuhr.555.Inf.Div. from Sept 40
Fldzg.Kdo.XI 25.9.40
O.Fldzg.St.2 19.2.41
Koruck 556 19.9.41
Kdr.Abschn.Ost, later Kdr.Div.Bardia 10.11.41
2.1.42 POW in Africa
AwardsRitterkreuz