Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

November 18th, 1914

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Awarded on:

December 20th, 1919

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

First World War (1914-1918)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

September 30th, 1939

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

May 31st, 1940

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Generalleutnant (Major-general)

Unit:

Commander 30. Infanterie-Division

Awarded on:

November 23rd, 1941

Awarded for the masterful leadership of his Division during the later stages of Barbarossa, near Leningrad. After repelling Soviet attacks to the south of Lake Ilmen the Germans went over to the offensive. Despite his troops’ weakened condition Tippelskirch was able to inspire them forwards, pushing through trackless forest and wetland. With the rest of the LVI. Armeekorps, they pushed across the Pola river and advanced to the line Lishno—Lychkova—Knevizy.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

General der Infanterie (Lieutenant-General of Infantry)

Unit:

4. Armee

Awarded on:

July 30th, 1944

Awarded for his command achievements in operation Bagration.

539th award

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded on:

April 3rd, 1944

Between the Dnieper and Tichauffy, troops under the command of General of Infantry of Tippelskirch and General of Artillery Martinek in seven days of heavy fighting have thwarted breakthrough attempts of 17 enemy infantry divisions, a motorized and two armored brigades, and thus achieved an outstanding defensive success.