Karl von Oberkamp
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| Karl Reichsritter von Oberkamp | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 October 1893 München |
| Died | 4 May 1947 (aged 53) executed in Belgrade |
| Allegiance | Germany |
| Years of service | 1912-1945 |
| Rank | Brigadeführer |
| Commands held | 7. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division Prinz Eugen 38. SS-Division Nibelungen V.SS-Gebirgs-Korps |
| Awards | Iron Cross |
SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS Karl Ferdinand Reichsritter von Oberkamp (1893–1947) was a German Heer and Waffen-SS officer who commanded the 7. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division Prinz Eugen, 38. SS-Division Nibelungen and the V.SS-Gebirgs-Korps. Following World War II, Reichsritter von Oberkamp was extradited to Yugoslavia, tried for war crimes and executed in Belgrade on 4 May 1947.
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[edit] Summary of his military career
[edit] Dates of rank
- Fahnenjunker: 6 July 1912
- Leutnant: 18 February 1914
- Oberleutnant: 18 April 1917
- Hauptmann: 1 September 1935
- Major: 16 January 1937
- SS-Sturmbannführer:
- SS-Obersturmbannführer:
- SS-Standartenführer:
- SS-Oberführer:
- SS-Brigadeführer und Generalmajor der Waffen-SS: 30 January 1943
[edit] Notable decorations
- Eastern Front Medal (1942)
- Iron Cross Second (1914) and First (1916) Classes
- Clasp to the Iron Cross Second (1939) and First (1940) Classes
- SS-Honour Ring (?)
- War Merit Cross with Swords Second (?) and First (?) Classes
- Cross of Honor (1934)
- SA-Sports Badge in Bronze (?)
[edit] References
- Yerger, Mark C. - Waffen-SS Commanders: Army, Corps, and Divisional Leaders, Vol.2 - Atglen, PA: Schiffer Military History, 1999.
| Military offices | ||
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| Preceded by SS-Obergruppenführer Artur Phleps |
Commander of 7. SS-Freiwilligen-Gebirgs-Division Prinz Eugen 15 May 1943 - 30 January 1944 |
Succeeded by SS-Brigadeführer Otto Kumm |
| Preceded by SS-Obergruppenführer Artur Phleps |
Commander of V.SS-Gebirgs-Korps 21 September 1944 - 1 October 1944 |
Succeeded by SS-Obergruppenführer Friedrich Jeckeln |
| Preceded by SS-Gruppenführer Heinz Lammerding |
Commander of 38. SS-Division Nibelungen (assigned) May 1945 |
Succeeded by SS-Standartenführer Martin Stange |
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