Wolfgang von Chamier-Glisczinski
| Wolfgang von Chamier-Glisczinski | |
|---|---|
| Born | 16 April 1894 |
| Died | 22 August 1943 (aged 49) |
| Allegiance |
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| Service/branch |
Deutsches Heer Reichswehr Luftwaffe |
| Rank | Generalleutnant (Posthumously) |
| Commands held | Kampfgeschwader 3 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross |
Wolfgang von Chamier-Glisczinski (16 April 1894 – 22 August 1943) was a German general in the Luftwaffe during World War II. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross of Nazi Germany. Chamier-Glisczinski died on 22 August 1943 when his airplane crashed near Sisak, Croatia. He was posthumously promoted to Generalleutnant.
Awards and decorations
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross on 6 October 1940 as Oberst and Geschwaderkommodore of Kampfgeschwader 3[1]
References
Citations
- ↑ Fellgiebel 2000, p. 129.
Bibliography
- Fellgiebel, Walther-Peer (2000) [1986]. Die Träger des Ritterkreuzes des Eisernen Kreuzes 1939–1945 — Die Inhaber der höchsten Auszeichnung des Zweiten Weltkrieges aller Wehrmachtteile [The Bearers of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross 1939–1945 — The Owners of the Highest Award of the Second World War of all Wehrmacht Branches] (in German). Friedberg, Germany: Podzun-Pallas. ISBN 978-3-7909-0284-6.
| Military offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by None |
Commander of Kampfgeschwader 3 "Blitz" 1 May 1939 – September 1941 |
Succeeded by Oberst Heinrich Conrady |
| Preceded by None |
Fliegerführer Kroatien 1 April 1943 – 26 August 1943 |
Succeeded by Generalleutnant Wolfgang Erdmann |
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