Oberstleutnant i.G. Dietrich Moll

[Samuel Mitcham]

Does anyone have any information on Dietrich Moll, the Ia of the 18. Volksgrenadier-Division in the Battle of the Bulge, other than that found in Christian Zweng's "Die Dienstlaufbahnen der Offiziere des Generalstabes des deutschen Heeres, 1935-1945"? I would be particularly interested in his post-war career and his date/place of death, as well as where he was born, anything about his personality, etc.

Thank you in advance for any help!

Sincerely,
Sandy

[USAF1986]

Dr. Mitcham,

You might be aware of this study, but it could be of interest. Oberstleutnant i.G. Dietrich Moll took part in the project sponsored by the U.S. Army Europe Historical Division to record as much useful military information as possible from their former enemies by writing a study titled “18th Volks Grenadier Division (1 Sep 1944 – 25 Jan 1945)”. This study is numbered MS # B-688, is 116 pages long and contains 3 illustrations. The USAREUR Historical Division Guide notes this study is “Of tactical and technical interest.” Perhaps you might aquire a copy from NARA.

RE your earlier post, Generalmajor Wilhelm Viebig also took part in the USAREUR Historical Division project and wrote two studies:

“277th Volks Grenadier Division (Nov 1944 – Jan 1945)” (MS # B-273)

“277th Infantry Division (13 Aug – 8 Sep 1944)” (MS # B-610)

Best regards,
Shawn

[Samuel Mitcham]

Thanks, Shawn.

I have acquired copies of Moll's studies, which is why I am interested in him in particular. I am finished a book on the Battle of the Bulge, in which his writings will be used prominently, but I don't know much about the man or what happened to him after 1946. If you can think of anything, it would be greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Sandy

[Edward L. Hsiao]

Gentlemen,

I wonder if Dietrich Moll was related to Oberst Josef Moll who years later became Generalleutnant in the Bundeswehr post-World War II?

Sincerely,

Edward

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01.05.1933 Leutnant (51)
01.12.1934 Oberleutnant (146)
01.01.1939 Hauptmann (116)
01.04.1942 Major (101)
20.04.1942 neues RDA vom 01.02.1942 (54a) erhalten
30.01.1943 neues RDA vom 01.01.1942 (290a) erhalten
xx.xx.194x Oberstleutnant mit RDA vom 01.05.1943 (17b)

in Stellenbesetzung of:
01.05.1933 im Pionierbataillon 5 (Ulm)
01.04.1934 in der 1. / Pionierbataillon 5 (Neu-Ulm)
01.10.1934 Adjutant des Pionierbataillons 9 (Hannoversch Münden)
15.10.1935 Adjutant des Pionierbataillons 9 (Hannoversch Münden)
07.10.1936 Adjutant des Pionierbataillons 29 (Hannoversch Münden)
12.10.1937 in der 2. / Pionierbataillon 29 (Hannoversch Münden)
10.11.1938 im Festungspionierstab 6 (Sternberg)

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*12.11.1909 [?]
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01.05.1933 Leutnant (51)
01.12.1934 Oberleutnant (146)
01.01.1939 Hauptmann (116)
01.04.1942 Major (101)
20.04.1942 neues RDA vom 01.02.1942 (54a) erhalten
30.01.1943 neues RDA vom 01.01.1942 (290a) erhalten
xx.xx.194x Oberstleutnant mit RDA vom 01.05.1943 (17b)

01.05.1933 im Pionierbataillon 5 (Ulm) [laut Stellenbesetzung]
01.04.1934 in der 1. / Pionierbataillon 5 (Neu-Ulm) [laut Stellenbesetzung]
01.10.1934 Adjutant des Pionierbataillons 9 (Hannoversch Münden) [laut Stellenbesetzung]
06.10.1936 Adjutant des Pionierbataillons 29 (Hannoversch Münden) [laut Stellenbesetzung]
12.10.1937 in der 2. / Pionierbataillon 29 (Hannoversch Münden) [laut Stellenbesetzung]
10.11.1938 im Festungspionierstab 6 (Sternberg)
19.09.1939 zur Ausbildung an der Kriegsakademie
06.11.1939 im Generalstab der 2. Armee
07.04.1940 kommandiert zum 2. Generalstabslehrgang
15.06.1940 Ic der 231. Infanteriedivision
01.08.1940 Ic der 7. Infanteriedivision
22.10.1940 Ic der 15. Infanteriedivision
06.10.1941 Führerreserve OKH (GenSt d H)
23.02.1942 in der Organisationsabteilung des Wehrmachtführungsstabes (bis 15.05.1942 kommandiert)
01.09.1944 Ia der 352. Infanteriedivision
xx.09.1944 Ia der 18. Volksgrenadierdivision