Max Bastian

Summary

Max Bastian (28 August 1883 – 11 March 1958) was a German Admiral (Admiral (Germany)) in the Kriegsmarine during World War II who served as President of the Reich Military Court until his retirement in 1944.

Max Bastian
President of the Reichskriegsgericht
In office
12 September 1939 – 30 November 1944
Preceded byWalter Heitz
Personal details
Born(1883-08-28)28 August 1883
Brandenburg, German Empire
Died11 March 1958(1958-03-11) (aged 74)
Wilhelmshaven, Germany
Military service
Allegiance German Empire (1902-1918)
 Weimar Republic (1918-1933)
 Nazi Germany (1933-1944)
Branch/serviceNavy
Years of service1902–1944
Rank Admiral
CommandsReichskriegsgericht
Battles/warsWorld War I
World War II

Bastian was a decorated Naval Officer during World War I. In 1939, he was made president of the Reich Military Court. While serving in this position, Bastian oversaw the death penalties of multiple conscientious objectors within the Wehrmacht. He was briefly represented by Paul von Hase while ill in 1943. The aging Bastian retired in 1944.

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  • Bastian, Max. Badhoevedorp, Netherlands: Traces of War.
  • Dermot, Bradey (1988). Deutschlands Admirale 1849–1945. Die militärischen Werdegänge der See-, Ingenieur-, Sanitäts-, Waffen- und Verwaltungsoffiziere im Admiralsrang..

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