Karl Maria Demelhuber

Karl Maria Demelhuber (26 May 1896 – 18 March 1988) was a German SS functionary during the Nazi era.

Karl Maria Demelhuber
Demelhuber in Finland, 1942
Born26 May 1896
Freising, German Empire
Died18 March 1988(1988-03-18) (aged 91)
Seeshaupt, West Germany
Allegiance German Empire
 Weimar Republic
 Nazi Germany
Service/branch Waffen-SS
Years of service1914–45
RankSS-Obergruppenführe und General der Waffe-SS
Commands held
Awards

Reaching the rank of Obergruppenführer (general) in the Waffen-SS during World War II, he commanded the SS-Standarte Germania, 6th SS Mountain Division Nord, XII SS Corps and XVI SS Corps.

See also

References

  • Williamson, Gordon (1994). The SS: Hitler's Instrument of Terror: The Full Story From Street Fighters to the Waffen-SS. Motorbooks International. ISBN 0-87938-905-2.

Holder of the SS Führerdegen

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