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Varnbüler Freiherr von und zu Hemmingen, Ulrich

Date of birth:
May 1st, 1907
Date of death:
February 14th, 1986 (Munich/Bavaria, Germany)
Nationality:
German (1933-1945, Third Reich)

Biography

Ulrich was born on May 1st, 1907 geboren as son to Oberst a.d. Friedrich Varnbüler Freiherr von und zu Hemmingen and his wife Amalie Hagenbucher. He was married to Siegrid Langer.

Promotions:
April 1st, 1930: Leutnant (RDA: -17-);
June 1st, 1933: Oberleutnant (RDA: -48-);
March 1st, 1937: Rittmeister (RDA: -4-);
January 1st, 1941: Major (RDA: December 1st, 1940 - 43a-);
January 1st, 1943: Oberstleutnant (RDA: -108-);
April 1st, 1944: Oberst (RDA: -68-);
?: Brigadegeneral (Bundeswehr).

Career:
April 1st, 1926: Reiter, O.A.A., Reiter-Regiment 17;
April 9th, 1932 - May 12th, 1932: Pionier-Lehrgang;
May 1st, 1936: Schwadronchef, Reiter-Regiment 17;
October 6th, 1936: Kriegsakademie;
November 3rd, 1938: Generalstab 1. Abteilung, OKH;
August 26th, 1939: Generalstab Op. Abt, OKH;
November 1st, 1939: Generalstab;
April 7th, 1940: Quartiermeister; 257. Infanterie-Division;
June 1st, 1940: 1. Generalstabsoffizier, 262. Infanterie-Division;
July 11th, 1943: Ia, 2. Panzerarmee;
October 25th, 1944: Chef des Generalstabes, LXVIII. Armeekorps;
February 5th, 1945: Führerreserve OKH.

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Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
June 24th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 2. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
July 6th, 1940
Eisernes Kreuz 1. Klasse
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Awarded on:
August 19th, 1942
Medaille
Period:
Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:
Oberstleutnant im Generalstab (Lieutenant-colonel to the General Staff)
Unit:
Ia, 262. Infanterie-Division, Heer
Awarded on:
April 16th, 1943
Deutsches Kreuz in Gold

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