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Heinrich Lankenau - Generalleutnant der Ordnungspolizei and SS-Gruppenführer in "Den Haag" - Image 1

Heinrich Lankenau – Generalleutnant der Ordnungspolizei and SS-Gruppenführer in “Den Haag”

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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Paper Photo of Heinrich Lankenau. Generalleutnant der Ordnungspolizei u. SS-Gruppenführer Heinrich Bernhard Lankenau (11 October 1891, Hatten † 16 April 1983, Bad Salzuflen) was a senior German officer of the Ordnungspolizei and SS during the Second World War, holding some of the highest positions in regional police leadership. He attained the rank of Generalleutnant der Ordnungspolizei and SS-Gruppenführer.

Career Service Record:

  • 15 June 1939 – Appointed Inspekteur der Ordnungspolizei Münster.

  • September 1939 – March 1940 – Befehlshaber der Ordnungspolizei im Wehrkreis VI.

  • 20 April 1940 – Promoted with the Charakter als Generalmajor der Ordnungspolizei.

  • 30 October 1940 – Promoted to Generalmajor der Polizei (effective 1 August 1940, seniority 6 October 1940).

  • 9 November 1942 – Bestowed the Charakter als Generalleutnant der Polizei.

  • 1 December 1942 (Abordnung) / 1 February 1943 (Versetzung) – Posted as Befehlshaber der Ordnungspolizei beim Höheren SS- und Polizeiführer Nord-West in Den Haag, serving until 6 January 1944.

  • 20 April 1943 – Promoted to Generalleutnant der Polizei.

  • 1 February 1944 – Retired from active service at his own request following conflicts with HSSPF Nord-West Hanns Albin Rauter.

  • 1 July 1944 – Formally placed in retirement.

  • 1 September 1944 – Temporarily tasked with administration of the Landratsamt Beckum.

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