Gustav von Vaerst
- Richard Murphy
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Gustav von Vaerst
Part of the follow up to Vollrath Lübbe, I was surprised to find nothing on ABR about von Vaerst's service record. I know he was awarded the RK after the end of the French campaign and have details of his record in N. Africa (15th Pz. Div. and DAK.) and, thanks to rk.de, the date of his death (10/10/75), but his details prior to taking command of the 2nd Schützen Brigade and any other awards he recieved would be appreciated .
Many thanks from the Park,
Rich
Many thanks from the Park,
Rich
Richard,
Here is his capsule bio from Keiling, the 1 May 1930 Rangliste des Deutschen Reichsheeres, and assorted details from Bender & Law's "Uniforms, Organization and History of the Afrika Korps" (R. James Bender Publishing, San Jose, California, USA, 1973).
Regards,
Shawn
General der Panzertruppe Gustav von Vaerst
Born: 19 April 1894, Furth / Wald
Died: 10 October 1975
Promotions:
• Fahnenjunker: 15 July 1912
• Leutnant (in a hussar regiment): 17 February 1914 (Patent 21 February 1912)
• Rittmeister: 1 June 1924
• Oberstleutnant: 1 August 1936
• Oberst: 1 March 1939
• Generalmajor: 1 September 1941
• Generalleutnant: 1 December 1942
• General der Panzertruppe: 1 March 1943
Commands & Assignments:
• (as of 1 May 1930): 3rd Squadron of the 16th Reiter-Regiment.
• 20 January 1938: Commander of Schützen-Regiment 2.
• (as of 1 September 1939): Commander of Schützen-Brigade 2.
• 9 December 1941-26 May 1942: Commander of 15th Panzer Division in North Africa [wounded on 26 May 1942].
• 8 July 1942-31 August 1942: Commander of the 15th Panzer Division in North Africa.
• 31 August 1942-17 September 1942: Delegated with temporary leadership of the German Africa Corps when Generalleutnant Walther Nehring was wounded.
• 17 September 1942-11 November 1942: Commander of the 15th Panzer Division in North Africa [on sick leave from 11 November 1942].
• 28 February 1943-9 May 1943: Commander-in-Chief of the 5th Panzer Army in North Africa.
• 9 May 1943: Captured by the British in Tunisia.
Decorations & Awards:
• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross: 30 July 1940, Oberst, Commander of Schützen-Brigade 2.
• Prussian Iron Cross, 1st Class (1914) with 1939 Bar
• Prussian Iron Cross, 2nd Class (1914) with 1939 Bar
• Saxe-Meiningen Cross for Merit in War
• Schaumburg-Lippe Cross for Faithful Service
• Cross of Honor for Combatants 1914-1918
• Armed Forces Long Service Award, 1st Class (25-year Service Cross)
• Armed Forces Long Service Award, 3rd Class (12-year Service Medal)
Here is his capsule bio from Keiling, the 1 May 1930 Rangliste des Deutschen Reichsheeres, and assorted details from Bender & Law's "Uniforms, Organization and History of the Afrika Korps" (R. James Bender Publishing, San Jose, California, USA, 1973).
Regards,
Shawn
General der Panzertruppe Gustav von Vaerst
Born: 19 April 1894, Furth / Wald
Died: 10 October 1975
Promotions:
• Fahnenjunker: 15 July 1912
• Leutnant (in a hussar regiment): 17 February 1914 (Patent 21 February 1912)
• Rittmeister: 1 June 1924
• Oberstleutnant: 1 August 1936
• Oberst: 1 March 1939
• Generalmajor: 1 September 1941
• Generalleutnant: 1 December 1942
• General der Panzertruppe: 1 March 1943
Commands & Assignments:
• (as of 1 May 1930): 3rd Squadron of the 16th Reiter-Regiment.
• 20 January 1938: Commander of Schützen-Regiment 2.
• (as of 1 September 1939): Commander of Schützen-Brigade 2.
• 9 December 1941-26 May 1942: Commander of 15th Panzer Division in North Africa [wounded on 26 May 1942].
• 8 July 1942-31 August 1942: Commander of the 15th Panzer Division in North Africa.
• 31 August 1942-17 September 1942: Delegated with temporary leadership of the German Africa Corps when Generalleutnant Walther Nehring was wounded.
• 17 September 1942-11 November 1942: Commander of the 15th Panzer Division in North Africa [on sick leave from 11 November 1942].
• 28 February 1943-9 May 1943: Commander-in-Chief of the 5th Panzer Army in North Africa.
• 9 May 1943: Captured by the British in Tunisia.
Decorations & Awards:
• Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross: 30 July 1940, Oberst, Commander of Schützen-Brigade 2.
• Prussian Iron Cross, 1st Class (1914) with 1939 Bar
• Prussian Iron Cross, 2nd Class (1914) with 1939 Bar
• Saxe-Meiningen Cross for Merit in War
• Schaumburg-Lippe Cross for Faithful Service
• Cross of Honor for Combatants 1914-1918
• Armed Forces Long Service Award, 1st Class (25-year Service Cross)
• Armed Forces Long Service Award, 3rd Class (12-year Service Medal)
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There seems to be a gap in his military Bio. Does anybody know - and are there any sources - what he did during the time period
01.06.1941 - 08.12.1941 ?
It appears to be sure and confirmed that he took over command of 15. Pz.Div. in North Africa on 09.12.1941.
Before he was Kdr 2. Schützen-Brigade / 2. Pz.Div. but was succeeded there by Oberst Arno von Lenski
prior to Barbarossa (may 1941).
The changes in command of 2. Schtz-Brigade have been discussed (with some different and conflicting dates) here :
Arno von Lenski : http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic. ... von+lenski
Vollrath Lübbe : http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic. ... von+lenski
It is estimated that von Vaerst was at the Schule für Schnelle Truppen, Krampnitz ( stellvertretender Kdr ? ; m.d.F.b. ? ) :
1) Mike's ABR : http://www.geocities.com/~orion47/WEHRM ... USTAV.html
Bernd
01.06.1941 - 08.12.1941 ?
It appears to be sure and confirmed that he took over command of 15. Pz.Div. in North Africa on 09.12.1941.
Before he was Kdr 2. Schützen-Brigade / 2. Pz.Div. but was succeeded there by Oberst Arno von Lenski
prior to Barbarossa (may 1941).
The changes in command of 2. Schtz-Brigade have been discussed (with some different and conflicting dates) here :
Arno von Lenski : http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic. ... von+lenski
Vollrath Lübbe : http://forum.axishistory.com/viewtopic. ... von+lenski
It is estimated that von Vaerst was at the Schule für Schnelle Truppen, Krampnitz ( stellvertretender Kdr ? ; m.d.F.b. ? ) :
1) Mike's ABR : http://www.geocities.com/~orion47/WEHRM ... USTAV.html
2) site POW.camp / special camp 11 : http://www.powcamp.fsnet.co.uk/General% ... Vaerst.htm"01.06.1941 - 08.12.1941 Precise assignment unknown ; apparently served for a time at the School for Mobile Troops in Krampnitz during this period"
3) Ritterkreuzträger 1939-1945.de : http://www.ritterkreuztraeger-1939-45.d ... us-von.htm"1 June 1941 - 8 December 1941 Although his exact duty status during this period is not known, it appears from the evaluation cited above that Oberst/Generalmajor von Vaerst was serving at the School for Mobile Troops at Krampnitz for at least a part of the time."
4) Lexikon der Wehrmacht : http://www.wehrmachtslexikon.de/Persone ... stGv-R.htm"Die Zeit zwischen dem 01.06.1941 und dem 08.12.1941 ist unklar. Man geht jedoch davon aus, daß der am 01.09.1941 zum Generalmajor beförderte von Vaerst, sich für zumindest einen Teil der Zeit an der Schule für Mot-Truppen in Krampnitz befand."
Thanks for any clarification"Bei der Mobilmachung übernahm er das Kommando über die 2. Schützen-Brigade, welches er bis Mai 1941 inne behielt. Am 30. Juli 1940 wurde ihm das Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes verliehen. Von Mai 1941 bis Dezember 1941 übernahm er die Führung der Panzertruppenschule in Krampnitz."
Bernd
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