Johann Schlemmer (18 January 1893 – 26 June 1973) was a German general during World War II who commanded the LXXV Army Corps. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. Schlemmer surrendered to Allied troops in Italy in 1945.
Johann Schlemmer | |
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Born | 18 January 1893 |
Died | 26 June 1973 | (aged 80)
Allegiance | Nazi Germany |
Service/ | Army (Wehrmacht) |
Rank | General der Gebirgstruppe |
Commands held | 134th Infantry Division LXXV Army Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I
World War II |
Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Johann Schlemmer was born in Nesselwang in Bavaria on 18 January 1893. Joining the German Army in 1913, he served in World War I as a lieutenant in the Bavarian Artillery. He remained in the army after 1918. At the outbreak of World War II he commanded first a battalion, then a regiment, of mountain artillery, before being promoted to general officer rank,[1] commanding the 134th Infantry Division.[2]
He ended the war as a General of Mountain Troops,[1] commanding the LXXV Army Corps in Italy. He surrendered to Allied troops in Italy in 1945.
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