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Hans Ferdinand Geisler
Hans-Ferdinand Geisler (19 April 1891 – 25 June 1966) was a German general during World War II.
Hans-Ferdinand Geisler | |
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Hans Geisler in February 1941 | |
| Born | 19 April 1891 Hanover, German Empire |
| Died | 25 June 1966 (aged 75) Freiburg im Breisgau, West Germany |
| Allegiance | German Empire Weimar Republic Nazi Germany |
| Service/ | Imperial German Navy Reichsmarine Luftwaffe |
| Years of service | 1909–1942 |
| Rank | General der Flieger |
| Commands held | 10th Air Corps |
Military career
Born in Hanover in April 1891, Geisler joined the Imperial German Navy on April 1, 1909 as a Seekadett, prior to World War I and served during the entire conflict. He joined the newly formed Luftwaffe in September 1933, reaching the rank of General der Flieger in July 1940. As commander of Fliegerkorps X from October 2, 1939 to August 31, 1942, he used his background as a sailor to specialise in anti-shipping aerial operations. He was awarded the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 4 May 1940. He retired in October 1942 and died in June 1966 in Freiburg im Breisgau.
Promotions
- April 12, 1910, Fähnrich zur See
- September 19, 1912, Leutnant zur See
- May 2, 1915, Oberleutnant zur See
- January 21, 1920, Kapitänleutnant
- January 1, 1928, Korvettenkapitän
- January 1, 1933, Fregattenkapitän
- September 1, 1934, Oberst
- April 1, 1937, Major General
- April 1, 1939, Lieutenant General
- July 19, 1940, General der Flieger
References
- Patrick, Facon (2009). Malte, 1940-1943: Comment Rommel fut vaincu. Le Fana de l'Aviation Hors-Série n°42
- Scherzer, Veit (2007). Die 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 [The Knight's Cross Bearers 1939–1945 The Holders of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939 by Army, Air Force, Navy, Waffen-SS, Volkssturm and Allied Forces with Germany According to the Documents of the Federal Archives] (in German). Jena, Germany: Scherzers Militaer-Verlag. ISBN 978-3-938845-17-2.