Arthur Kullmer
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Arthur Kullmer (17 August 1896 – 28 March 1953) was a German general during World War II who commanded several divisions. He was a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves of Nazi Germany. Kullmer died on 28 March 1953 in Soviet captivity.
Arthur Kullmer | |
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| Born | 17 August 1896 |
| Died | 28 March 1953 (aged 56) |
| Allegiance |  Nazi Germany |
| Branch | Army (Wehrmacht) |
| Rank | General der Infanterie |
| Commands | 558th Volksgrenadier Division XLIII. Armeekorps |
| Conflicts | World War II |
| Awards | Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves |
Awards and decorations
- Iron Cross (1914) 2nd Class (29 August 1916) & 1st Class (8 October 1918)[1]
- Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939) 2nd Class (26 May 1940) & 1st Class (12 July 1940)[1]
- German Cross in Gold on 14 January 1942 as Oberstleutnant in Infanterie-Regiment 331[2]
- Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
- Knight's Cross on 27 October 1943 as Generalleutnant and commander of 296. Infanterie-Division[3]
- Oak Leaves on 28 February 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 558. Volksgrenadier-Division[4]
