Hans Schlemmer

Dipl.-Ing. Johann "Hans" Schlemmer
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Born	18 January 1893 Nesselwang
Died	Bad Kreuznach
Allegiance	German Empire (to 1918) Weimar Republic (to 1933) Nazi Germany
Service/branch	Heer
Years of service	1913–45
Rank	General der Gebirgstruppe
Commands held	134. Infanterie-Division LXXV. Armeekorps
Battles/wars	World War I World War II Invasion of Poland Battle of France Operation Barbarossa Battle of Moscow Battle of Kursk Italian Campaign Gothic Line Offensive
Awards	Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves

Dipl.-Ing. Johann "Hans" Schlemmer (18 January 1893 – 26 June 1973) was a highly decorated General der Gebirgstruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LXXV. Armeekorps.

Biography

Hans Schlemmer was born on 18 January 1893 in Nesselwang, Bavaria.

He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans Schlemmer surrendered to Allied troops in Italy in 1945. Schlemmer was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

• Iron Cross (1914)
  • 2nd Class (9 November 1914)
  • 1st Class (17 December 1916)
• Wound Badge (1914)
  • in Black
• Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
• Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
  • 2nd Class (2 October 1939)
  • 1st Class (25 May 1940)
• Eastern Front Medal (18 August 1942)
• German Cross in Gold on 23 January 1942 as Oberst in the 134. Infanterie-Division
• Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
  • Knight's Cross on 21 April 1942 as Generalmajor and commander of 134. Infanterie-Division
  • 369th Oak Leaves on 18 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 134. Infanterie-Division
• Mentioned twice in the Wehrmachtbericht (18 October 1943 and 9 February 1944)

Wehrmachtbericht references

Date	Original German Wehrmachtbericht wording	English translation
18 October 1943	Die von Generalleutnant Schlemmer geführte sächsische 134. Infanteriedivision verdient für ihre hervorragende Haltung bei den schweren Kämpfen nordöstlich Gomel besondere Anerkennung.	The Saxon 134th Infantry Division led by Lieutenant General Schlemmer, earned for their excellent attitude in the heavy fighting north-east of Gomel special recognition.
9 February 1944	Bei den schweren Abwehrkämpfen zwischen Pripjet und Beresina haben sich die unter Führung des Generals der Artillerie Weidling kämpfende 36, und 134. Infanteriedivision unter den Eichenlaubträgern Oberst Conrady und Generalleutnant Schlemmer hervorragend bewährt.	In the heavy defensive battles between Pripyat and Berezina, have the divisions fighting under the command of General of Artillery Weidling's 36th, and 134th Infantry Division, under the Oak Leaves bearers Colonel Conrady and Lieutenant General Schlemmer, proved to be excellent.

External links

• World War 2 Awards.com
• Lexikon der Wehrmacht
• Ritterkreuztraeger 1939-1945
• Hans Schlemmer @ Axis Biographical Research at the Wayback Machine (archived January 21, 2011)

Military offices
Preceded by Generalleutnant Conrad von Cochenhausen	Commander of 134. Infanterie-Division 12 December 1941 – February 1944	Succeeded by Generalmajor Rudolf Bader
Preceded by General der Infanterie Anton Dostler	Commander of LXXV. Armeekorps 2 July 1944 – 8 May 1945	Succeeded by none