Hans Schlemmer

'''Dipl.-Ing. Johann "Hans" Schlemmer''' (18 January 1893 – 26 June 1973) was a highly decorated General der Gebirgstruppe in the Wehrmacht during World War II who commanded the LXXV. Armeekorps.

Biography
Hans Schlemmer was born on 18 January 1893 in Nesselwang, Bavaria.

He was also a recipient of the Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves. The Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross and its higher grade Oak Leaves was awarded to recognise extreme battlefield bravery or successful military leadership. Hans Schlemmer surrendered to Allied troops in Italy in 1945. Schlemmer was released in 1947.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (9 November 1914)
 * 1st Class (17 December 1916)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor
 * Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (25 October 1939)
 * 1st Class (25 May 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal (18 August 1942)
 * German Cross in Gold (23 January 1942)
 * Knight's Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves
 * Knight's Cross on 21 April 1943 as Generalmajor and commander of 134. Infanterie-Division
 * 369th Oak Leaves on 18 January 1944 as Generalleutnant and commander of 134. Infanterie-Division
 * Mentioned twice in the Wehrmachtbericht (18 October 1943 and 9 February 1944)