Geyr von Schweppenburg, Freiherr, Erwin
- Date of birth:
- December 16th, 1891 (Müddersheim)
- Date of death:
- April 6th, 1939 (Düren)
- Nationality:
- German
Biography
Promotions:
February 1st, 1929: Rittmeister;
July 1st, 1935: Major.
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Eisernes Kreuz 2.Klasse (1914)
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Rank:
- Leutnant (2nd Lieutenant)
- Unit:
- Kürassier-Regiment Nr. 4
- Awarded on:
- January 15th, 1916
Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer
- Period:
- First World War (1914-1918)
- Rank:
- Hauptmann (Captain)
- Unit:
- Kraftfahr-Abteilung Hamm
- Awarded on:
- January 30th, 1935
- Rank:
- Major
- Unit:
- Panzerabwehr-Abteilung 6, 6. Infanterie-Division, Heer
- Awarded on:
- October 2nd, 1936
- Rank:
- Major
- Unit:
- Panzerabwehr-Abteilung 6, 6. Infanterie-Division, Heer
- Awarded on:
- October 2nd, 1936
- Rank:
- Major
- Unit:
- Panzerabwehr-Abteilung 6, 6. Infanterie-Division, Heer
- Awarded on:
- October 2nd, 1936
Sources
- - Urkunde Dienstauszeichnung 2. - 4. Klasse
- Vorläufiges Besitzzeugnis EK 2 (1914)
- Verleihungsurkunde Ehrenkreuz für Frontkämpfer
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