Walter von Hippel
| Walter von Hippel | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 May 1897 |
| Died | 29 November 1972 (aged 75) |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/ | Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Generalleutnant |
| Commands held |
3. Flak-Division 25. Flak-Division |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Walter von Hippel (27 May 1897 – 29 November 1972) was a general in the Luftwaffe of Nazi Germany during World War II who commanded several flak divisions. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 29 July 1940 as Oberstleutnant and commander of Flak-Regiment 102 (mot.)[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 188.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Generalleutnant Theodor Spieß |
Commander of 3. Flak-Division 30 June 1942 – 19 April 1944 |
Succeeded by Generalmajor Alwin Wolz |
| Preceded by None |
Commander of 25. Flak-Division 20 April 1944 – 10 February 1945 |
Succeeded by Oberst Oskar Vorbrugg |
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