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Hans Traut

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Post by Richard Murphy » 21 May 2002, 08:00

Another one caused by David's search for a division to research!

Hans Traut is listed on this site as a CO of the 7th Inf. Div. from December 1943 until mid-February, but neither the listings at Lexikon der Wehrmacht or Feldgrau mention it, though, of course, this does coincide with von Larisch's command of the 78th.
Can anyone confirm that he was indeed temporarily assigned to this 2nd Armee unit? Or was he concentrating his efforts on building up the defences of Orscha?

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Post by Georges JEROME » 21 May 2002, 14:11

Hi,

Tessin indicates c.O. 78 Sturmdivision 4/43 - 11/43
a gap
then anew 2/44 - 7/44

the dates fit.

best

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Post by USAF1986 » 22 May 2002, 01:32

Here's his capsule bio.

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Shawn

Generalleutnant Hans Traut

Born: 25 January 1895, Saargemünd

Entered the Army as a Fahnenjunker, August 1914; Leutnant in Infantry Regiment 99, 18 June 1915 (Patent 19 December 1915); Reichsheer; Commander I./Infantry Regiment 90, 1 October 1937; Oberstleutnant, 1 August 1938; Oberst, 1 September 1940; Generalmajor, 1 April 1942 (RDA 1 August 1942); Generalleutnant, 1 December 1943. World War II: I./Infantry Regiment 90, 1 September 1939; Infantry Regiment 41, 25 October 1940; 263rd Infantry Division, 25 April 1942; 78th Assault Division, 1 April 1943-1 November 1943; 78th Assault Division, 15 February 1944-12 July 1944 (in Russian captivity until autumn 1955).

Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross: 5 August 1940, Oberst, Commander of the I. Battalion of Infantry Regiment 90.
Oakleaves (No. 67): 23 January 1942, Oberst, Commander of Infantry Regiment 41 and Leader of the 10th Infantry Division (mot.).
German Cross in Gold: 15 December 1943, Generalleutnant, Commander of the 78th Assault Division.

Note: Per the 1 May 1930 Rangliste des Deutschen Reichsheeres, Traut was a WWI recipient of both classes of the Iron Cross and the Wound Badge in Black.

SOURCES: Same ones I previously mentioned (Keilig, Fellgiebel, Scheibert).

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Hmm!

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Post by Richard Murphy » 22 May 2002, 07:33

Shawn,
Thanks for that (I'd figured out most of his posts from various sources, but missed the 263rd.
No mention of the 7th Inf. though?

Marcus,
Do you know what the source for his time at the 7th was? I noticed this morning that Sandy Mitcham also lists him there, but with no specific source either (I'll contact Gareth privately.)

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:24

(Salesches,France 1940) While German aircraft were dropping leaflets over the Moroccan troops trapped in the Mormal Forest urging them to surrender, we heard through the Oberkommando der Wehrmacht about the early successes of our armed forces.
Hans Traut (smoking, as Oberstleutnant) with his soldiers from Infanterie Regiment 90...

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:28

(23.5.40) I./IR90 Commander Oberstlt. Hans Traut and 2./IR90 Komp. Chef Oblt. Erwin Koopmann are enjoying a well deserved rest in the city of Henin, France...

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:32

Command directives are given out about the occupation of Arras...

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:36

(26.5.40) Oberstlt. Traut; Commander of the city of Arras...

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:39

The onward march continues across the “Canal de l' Aa” bridge near St-Momelin. / We're now just a few kilometers away from the villages of Zuytpeene and Noordpeene.
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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:42

(27.5.40) A battle in the village of Zuytpeene between 3./IR90 and a company of the British 2nd Gloucestershire...

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:48

Traut interrogating the first prisoner...

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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:56

(29.5.40 at 15:15 hrs) We've reached the western foot of the "sugar loaf" hill on which Cassel is built, from there our mortars can range freely on the town while we are masked from the enemy artillery fire by the steep contour of the hill but the Cassel height is still partially occupied by the enemy. We’ve decided to head for Winnezelle.
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Post by AlifRafikKhan » 10 Jun 2010, 00:59

(29.5.40 at 19:50 hrs) We’ve managed to arrive at Winnezele before the enemy tanks!

British and French prisoners are encountered passing through a road intersection; their leaders are questioned by Oberstlt. Traut.
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Post by genstab » 13 Jun 2010, 13:32

on Gen. Traut's possible mFb at 7. ID, I have him temporarily succeeded by Oberst Herbert von Larisch at 78. Sturm Div from 1-11-43 to 15-2-44. See Bradley and Keilig for Larisch and Mehner for 78. Sturm Div.

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Post by Jeremy Dixon » 18 Mar 2013, 23:39

Can anyone fill the gaps?

01.10.1934 - 00.00.193_ Kdr. 5. Kompanie im Infanterie-Regiment Allenstein
00.00.193_ - 12.10.1937 Kdr. 9. Kompanie in 9. MG-Abteilung

Thanks

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