Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Does anyone have a career biography they could post of Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge?
With thanks
Pierce
With thanks
Pierce
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Some facts (only on his career as a general):
Günther Adolf Ferdinand von Kluge (the "Hans" was only a nickname)
* 30.10.1882 Posen
† 19.08.1944 near Dombasle-en-Argonne / Lorraine
01.02.1933 Generalmajor (2)
01.04.1934 Generalleutnant
01.08.1936 General der Artillerie (5)
24.11.1938 neues RDA vom 01.12.1935 (2) erhalten
01.10.1939 Generaloberst (2)
19.07.1940 Generalfeldmarschall (7)
01.10.1931 Artillerieführer III
01.10.1933 Inspekteur der Nachrichtentruppen
01.10.1934 Kommandeur der 6. Division und Befehlshaber im Wehrkreis VI (Münster)
01.04.1935 Kommandierender General des VI. Armeekorps und Befehlshaber im Wehrkreis VI (Münster)
24.11.1938 Oberbefehlshaber des Gruppenkommandos 6 (Hannover)
26.08.1939 Oberbefehlshaber der 4. Armee
19.12.1941 Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe Mitte
28.10.1943 schwerer Autounfall, danach Genesungsurlaub und Führerreserve
06.07.1944 Oberbefehlshaber West und Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe D
19.07.1944 zugleich auch Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe B
17.08.1944 wegen des Verdachts einer Beteiligung am Staatsstreich vom 20. Juli seines Kommandos enthoben
19.08.1944 Selbstmord auf der Fahrt nach Deutschland, um der drohenden Strafverfolgung zu entgehen
30.09.1939 Ritterkreuz als General der Artillerie und Oberbefehlshaber der 4. Armee
18.01.1943 Eichenlaub (181.) als Generalfeldmarschall und Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe Mitte
29.10.1943 Schwerter (40.) als Generalfeldmarschall und Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe Mitte
Günther Adolf Ferdinand von Kluge (the "Hans" was only a nickname)
* 30.10.1882 Posen
† 19.08.1944 near Dombasle-en-Argonne / Lorraine
01.02.1933 Generalmajor (2)
01.04.1934 Generalleutnant
01.08.1936 General der Artillerie (5)
24.11.1938 neues RDA vom 01.12.1935 (2) erhalten
01.10.1939 Generaloberst (2)
19.07.1940 Generalfeldmarschall (7)
01.10.1931 Artillerieführer III
01.10.1933 Inspekteur der Nachrichtentruppen
01.10.1934 Kommandeur der 6. Division und Befehlshaber im Wehrkreis VI (Münster)
01.04.1935 Kommandierender General des VI. Armeekorps und Befehlshaber im Wehrkreis VI (Münster)
24.11.1938 Oberbefehlshaber des Gruppenkommandos 6 (Hannover)
26.08.1939 Oberbefehlshaber der 4. Armee
19.12.1941 Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe Mitte
28.10.1943 schwerer Autounfall, danach Genesungsurlaub und Führerreserve
06.07.1944 Oberbefehlshaber West und Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe D
19.07.1944 zugleich auch Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe B
17.08.1944 wegen des Verdachts einer Beteiligung am Staatsstreich vom 20. Juli seines Kommandos enthoben
19.08.1944 Selbstmord auf der Fahrt nach Deutschland, um der drohenden Strafverfolgung zu entgehen
30.09.1939 Ritterkreuz als General der Artillerie und Oberbefehlshaber der 4. Armee
18.01.1943 Eichenlaub (181.) als Generalfeldmarschall und Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe Mitte
29.10.1943 Schwerter (40.) als Generalfeldmarschall und Oberbefehlshaber der Heeresgruppe Mitte
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Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Many thanks for posting this. It is appreciated.
Is there any information on his career from 1901 - 1931?
Is there any information on his career from 1901 - 1931?
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
There is the old ABR bio based on "Die Generale des Heeres":
http://www.geocities.ws/orion47.geo/WEH ... NTHER.html
http://www.geocities.ws/orion47.geo/WEH ... NTHER.html
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Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Thank you for the link. I have seen that site. From 02.08.1914 - 01.10.1919 there are no exact dates of his postings. This is the information I am interested in.askropp wrote:There is the old ABR bio based on "Die Generale des Heeres":
http://www.geocities.ws/orion47.geo/WEH ... NTHER.html
Interestingly this bio states he was an air-craft observer between 1916 - 1917 (?) while on the General Staff of the South Army, and credits him with the Prussian Observer Badge! I have not seen a photo of him wearing this and find this suspect. He is certainly not credited with this badge in his Rangliste entry (1925 & 1929).
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
luftk wrote: Thank you for the link. I have seen that site. From 02.08.1914 - 01.10.1919 there are no exact dates of his postings. This is the information I am interested in.
Interestingly this bio states he was an air-craft observer between 1916 - 1917 (?) while on the General Staff of the South Army, and credits him with the Prussian Observer Badge! I have not seen a photo of him wearing this and find this suspect. He is certainly not credited with this badge in his Rangliste entry (1925 & 1929).
Any thoughts/comment on exact dates for 02.08.1914 - 01.10.1919 and Kluge being an air-craft observer?
With thanks
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
hello
here are the dates, which I found in the diverse archives:
Kluge, von
(Hm)
02.08.1914 – 24.01.1915 Id XXI. AK
25.01.1915 – 05.08.1915 Ic XXXXI. Res.K
05.08.1915 – 05.02.1916 Ib XXXXI. Res.K
04.1916 – 10.1916 Gen.-Stab OKdo Küste
10.1916 – 01.10.1917 Ia 89. ID
01.10.1917 – 22.01.1918 zbV AOK 14
22.01.1918 – Frühj. 1918 Gen.-Stab AlpenK
08.1918 – 01.10.1918v. Ia 236. ID
01.11.1918 – 11.11.1918 Ia 236. ID
I think, that he wasn´t aircraft observer in the Südarmee.
best wishes
Uwe
here are the dates, which I found in the diverse archives:
Kluge, von
(Hm)
02.08.1914 – 24.01.1915 Id XXI. AK
25.01.1915 – 05.08.1915 Ic XXXXI. Res.K
05.08.1915 – 05.02.1916 Ib XXXXI. Res.K
04.1916 – 10.1916 Gen.-Stab OKdo Küste
10.1916 – 01.10.1917 Ia 89. ID
01.10.1917 – 22.01.1918 zbV AOK 14
22.01.1918 – Frühj. 1918 Gen.-Stab AlpenK
08.1918 – 01.10.1918v. Ia 236. ID
01.11.1918 – 11.11.1918 Ia 236. ID
I think, that he wasn´t aircraft observer in the Südarmee.
best wishes
Uwe
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Thank you Uwe. This is perfect.
Kind regards
Pierce
Kind regards
Pierce
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Hello,
According to a Karteikarte I have, Kluge is listed as Bataillonsführer on 18.11.1915. Sorrowly I don't know which unit it was.
Regards
Rudolf
According to a Karteikarte I have, Kluge is listed as Bataillonsführer on 18.11.1915. Sorrowly I don't know which unit it was.
Regards
Rudolf
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Thank you Rudolf. So how does this fit in with what Uwe has posted above?
Kind regards
Piere
Kind regards
Piere
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
This may have been when he was posted to the Western Front?Rudolf44 wrote:Hello,
According to a Karteikarte I have, Kluge is listed as Bataillonsführer on 18.11.1915. Sorrowly I don't know which unit it was.
Regards
Rudolf
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Hello luftk,
The Karteikarte I have on Kluge.
The Karteikarte I have on Kluge.
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Rudolf,
Do you know what year this Karteikarte was created?
(Pardon my ignorance if this is a stupid question)
Thanks
Do you know what year this Karteikarte was created?
(Pardon my ignorance if this is a stupid question)
Thanks
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Given the above info in the Karteikarte and of that on the Axis Bio site, I have four conflicting dates:
1. Was von Kluge detached to the Grand General Staff on 22.03.1912 or 01.04.1913?
2. Was he transfer into the General-Staff of XXI. Army-Corps on 01.08.1914 or 02.08.1914?
3. Did von Kluge transfer into the Reichswehr Ministry, Army Training Department on 01.04.1923 or 01.10.1923?
4. When did he become the Chief of Staff of the 1st Cavalry-Division- 01.11.1928 or 01.02.1929?
I would appreciate any assistance in referencing the correct dates for the above.
Many thanks
Pierce
1. Was von Kluge detached to the Grand General Staff on 22.03.1912 or 01.04.1913?
2. Was he transfer into the General-Staff of XXI. Army-Corps on 01.08.1914 or 02.08.1914?
3. Did von Kluge transfer into the Reichswehr Ministry, Army Training Department on 01.04.1923 or 01.10.1923?
4. When did he become the Chief of Staff of the 1st Cavalry-Division- 01.11.1928 or 01.02.1929?
I would appreciate any assistance in referencing the correct dates for the above.
Many thanks
Pierce
Re: Generalfeldmarschall Günther von Kluge bio
Hi Pierce,
Kluge was kommandiert zur Dienstleistung beim Großen Generalstab on 1 April 1913 according to the M.W.Bl.1931, Nr 37/38, page 833.
Best regards
Sven
Kluge was kommandiert zur Dienstleistung beim Großen Generalstab on 1 April 1913 according to the M.W.Bl.1931, Nr 37/38, page 833.
Best regards
Sven