August Meyszner
Austrian Gendarmerie officer and right-wing politician (1886-1947) · Austria · On the map · Politicians · Died at 60
August Edler von Meyszner was an Austrian Gendarmerie officer, right-wing politician, and senior Ordnungspolizei officer who held the post of Higher SS and Police Leader in the German-occupied territory of Serbia from January 1942 to March 1944, during World War II.
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The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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The front page of the Austrian-Styrian Heimwehr newspaper Der Panther on 13 September 1931, the day of Pfrimer's abortive putsch. The headline reads "Something must and will happen!"
Orpo chief Kurt Daluege (pictured) had to intervene on Meyszner's behalf during an altercation with the State Secretary for Security in Austria, Ernst Kaltenbrunner.
The German-occupied territory of Serbia, showing the German area commands and military districts
Wilhelm Fuchs (right) with Daluege. Fuchs was responsible for police and security matters in Serbia prior to Meyszner's arrival.
Meyszner distrusted Nedić's security forces as he believed they were loyal to Chetnik leader Draža Mihailović (pictured).
Meyszner was awarded the coveted Golden Party Badge in 1943.
General der Artillerie Paul Bader worked well with Meyszner until early 1943, when Bader realised that Meyszner had been undermining him in reports to Himmler.Awards
About this person
He has been described as one of Heinrich Himmler's most brutal subordinates.
Country
Austria
Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1886 to 1947 · aged 60
