Werner Kolb
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| Werner Kolb | |
|---|---|
| Born | 27 July 1895 Burbach |
| Died | 18 February 1975 (aged 79) Neu Isenburg |
| Allegiance | |
| Service/branch | Heer |
| Years of service | 1914–1919 1936–1945 |
| Rank | Generalmajor der Reserve |
| Commands held | Infanterie-Regiment 36 9. Volksgrenadier-Division |
| Battles/wars | |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
| Other work | Engineer |
Werner Kolb (27 July 1895 – 18 February 1975) was a highly decorated Generalmajor der Reserve in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the 9. Volksgrenadier-Division. He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Werner Kolb was captured by American troops in May 1945 and was held until 1947.
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914)
- 2nd Class
- Cross of Honor
- Iron Cross (1939)
- 2nd Class (16 June 1940)
- 1st Class (4 July 1940)
- Infantry Assault Badge
- Eastern Front Medal
- Wound Badge (1939)
- in Silver
- Close Combat Clasp
- in Bronze
- German Cross in Gold (2 January 1942)
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 27 June 1942 as Major der Reserve and commander II. / Infanterie-Regiment 36[1]
- 514th Oak Leaves on 26 June 1944 as Oberst der Reserve and commander of Grenadier-Regiment 36 [2]
References
- Citations
- Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000). Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939-1945. Friedburg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 3-7909-0284-5.
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Ritterkreuzträger 1939–1945 Die Inhaber des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939 von Heer, Luftwaffe, Kriegsmarine, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm sowie mit Deutschland verbündeter Streitkräfte nach den Unterlagen des Bundesarchives (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Miltaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.
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| Preceded by Generalmajor Werner Gebb |
Commander of 9. Volksgrenadier-Division 1 November 1944 – 8 May 1945 |
Succeeded by None |
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