Heinz Lammerding
German general (1905-1971) · Germany · On the map · Scientists · Died at 65
Heinz Lammerding was a German SS officer convicted of war crimes during the Nazi era. During World War II, he commanded the SS Panzer Division Das Reich that perpetrated the Tulle and the Oradour-sur-Glane massacres in occupied France.
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1971Died13 January 19711944Knight's Cross of the Iron CrossAwardWound Badge (1939) in BlackAward1943Demyansk ShieldAwardGerman Cross in GoldAward1942Eastern MedalAwardGeneral Assault Badge 1st level (without numbers)Award1939Anschluss MedalAwardSudetenland Medal with BarAward1937SS-EhrenringAward1935SS-EhrendegenAward1934Honour Chevron for the Old GuardAward1931Brunswick Rally BadgeAward1905Born27 August 1905
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After the war, Lammerding was convicted in absentia for having ordered the murder of approximately 750 French civilians, but remained protected by Germany after serving a prison sentence there.
Country
Germany
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1905 to 1971 · aged 65
The same award as Heinz
Friedrich JeckelnBoth received Brunswick Rally Badge
Hermann PrießBoth received Demyansk Shield
Walter BuchBoth received Brunswick Rally Badge
Helmuth von PannwitzBoth received General Assault Badge 1st level (without numbers)
Max WünscheBoth received SA Sports Badge in Silver
Max SimonBoth received Demyansk Shield