Years of service 1914–21
1934–45 Service/branch German Army | Name Hermann Begemann Rank Oberst | |
Born 24 February 1896
Munden ( 1896-02-24 ) Allegiance German Empire (to 1918)
Weimar Republic (to 1921)
Nazi Germany Commands held Infanterie-Regiment 132 Battles/wars World War I
World War II
Battle of France
Operation Barbarossa
Battle of Stalingrad Died July 4, 1965, Heidekreis, Germany Awards Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross Battles and wars World War I, Battle of France, Operation Barbarossa, Battle of Stalingrad, World War II | ||
Hermann Begemann (23 February 1896 – 4 July 1965) was a highly decorated Oberst in the Wehrmacht during World War II. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hermann Begemann was captured by Soviet troops after the Battle of Stalingrad, he was held until 1948.
Awards and decorations
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