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Hermann Prieß

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German general (1901-1985)

GermanyLived 1901 to 1985 · aged 83
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Hermann August Fredrich Priess was a German general in the Waffen-SS and a war criminal during World War II. He commanded the SS Division Totenkopf following the death of Theodor Eicke in February 1943. On 30 October 1944 he was appointed commander of the I SS Panzer Corps and led it during the Battle of the Bulge.

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Awards 19

1944Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves and Swords
1943Demyansk Shield
1942German Cross in Gold
1942Eastern Medal
1942SS Long Service Award 3rd Class
1939Anschluss Medal
1939Sudetenland Medal
1937SS-Ehrenring
1935Julleuchter of the SS
1919Wound Badge (1918) in Black
Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross
German Cross
SS Zivilabzeichen
Honour Chevron for the Old Guard
German Equestrian Badge
Iron Cross
National Sports Badge in Silver
SA Sports Badge in Bronze
General Assault Badge 1st level (without numbers)

Connected to Hermann 6

Wilhelm BittrichAlso won SS ZivilabzeichenHeinz LammerdingAlso won National Sports Badge in SilverHelmuth von PannwitzAlso won General Assault Badge 1st level (without numbers)Max SimonAlso won Demyansk ShieldMax WünscheAlso won Julleuchter of the SSHans JüttnerAlso won SS-Ehrenring

About this person

Country
Germany
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1901 to 1985 · aged 83
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17 languages

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