Arthur Kullmer

Arthur Kullmer (17 August 1896 – 28 March 1953) was a German general who commanded several divisions during World War II. 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. Arthur Kullmer died on 28 March 1953 in Soviet captivity.

Awards and decorations

 * Iron Cross (1914)
 * 2nd Class (29 August 1916)
 * 1st Class (8 October 1918)
 * Wound Badge (1914)
 * in Black
 * Cross of Honor in 1934
 * Clasp to the Iron Cross (1939)
 * 2nd Class (26 May 1940)
 * 1st Class (12 July 1940)
 * Eastern Front Medal
 * German Cross in Gold (14 January 1942)
 * 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
 * 758th Oak Leaves on 28 February 1945 as Generalleutnant and commander of 558. Volksgrenadier-Division
 * Mentioned in the Wehrmachtbericht