Gustav Lombard
German general (1895-1992) · Germany · On the map · Died at 97
Gustav Lombard was a high-ranking member in the SS during World War II. During the war, Lombard commanded 8th SS Cavalry Division Florian Geyer and the 31st SS Volunteer Grenadier Division.
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A typical day, 30 days to 18 August 2026
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1992Died18 September 19921943German Cross in GoldAwardKnight's Cross of the Iron CrossAward1941Iron Cross (1939), 1st classAward1940Iron Cross (1939), 2nd classAward1939Sudetenland Medal with BarAward1937SS-EhrendegenAwardSS-EhrenringAward1935Julleuchter of the SSAward1895Born10 April 1895
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![Lombard's personal letterheads used after the war until his death in 1992.[1][2]](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/60/Gustav_Lombard%27s_letterhead_symbol.png/1280px-Gustav_Lombard%27s_letterhead_symbol.png)
Awards
About this person
He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany for so-called "anti-partisan" operations around Kovel which involved killing of civilians and burning down villages.
Country
Germany
Type
Other
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1895 to 1992 · aged 97
