Wilhelm Süssmann

Wilhelm Süssmann (16 September 1891 - 20 May 1941) was a German Luftwaffe (Air Force) general who was killed in action during the Battle of Crete.

Dates of rank

 * Fenrik: June 16, 1910
 * Leutnant: June 16, 1911
 * Oberleutnant: June 18, 1915
 * Hauptmann: July 15, 1918
 * Oberstleutnant (Lieutenant Colonel): August 1, 1935
 * Oberst (Colonel): April 1, 1936
 * Major general: January 1, 1939
 * Lieutenant general: December 1, 1940

Decorations

 * Iron Cross, 1st and 2nd class
 * The Honour Cross of the World War 1914/1918
 * Wehrmacht Long Service Award, 1st through 4th class