Martin Bieber – Grenadier-Regiment 184 & Divisionsgruppe 86 (Eichenlaub)
Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Bieber. Generalleutnant Martin Bieber (17 November 1900, Tabarz †19 October 1974, Bad Reichenhall) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a regimental and divisional commander on the Eastern Front and was decorated with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his leadership.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 1901st award) – 28 July 1943, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Grenadier-Regiment 184, 86. Infanterie-Division, XXXXI. Panzer-Korps, 9. Armee, Heeresgruppe Mitte.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub, 601st award) – 2 September 1944, as Oberst and Führer of Divisionsgruppe 86, Korps-Abteilung E, XX. Armeekorps, 2. Armee, Heeresgruppe Mitte.
Career Highlights:
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Career officer from the Reichswehr era who served with distinction throughout WWII.
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As commander of Grenadier-Regiment 184, he earned the Knight’s Cross in 1943 during the heavy fighting on the central sector of the Eastern Front.
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Promoted to divisional leadership, taking over Divisionsgruppe 86, later absorbed into Korps-Abteilung E, where he proved his resilience during the defensive battles of 1944.
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Awarded the Oak Leaves in September 1944 for his skillful leadership of these ad-hoc formations under extreme pressure during the Soviet summer offensives.
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Promoted to Generalleutnant before the end of the war, surviving captivity and later settling in Bavaria.
- Commander of 271. Volksgrenadier-Division.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Martin Bieber.
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Signed on a postwar photograph.
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Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.
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Original Postwar Signature on a Postwar Photo of Martin Bieber. Generalleutnant Martin Bieber (17 November 1900, Tabarz †19 October 1974, Bad Reichenhall) was a German Army officer who rose to the rank of Generalleutnant during the Second World War. He distinguished himself as a regimental and divisional commander on the Eastern Front and was decorated with the Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross with Oak Leaves for his leadership.
Awards and Decorations:
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Knight’s Cross of the Iron Cross (Ritterkreuz des Eisernen Kreuzes, 1901st award) – 28 July 1943, as Oberst and Kommandeur of Grenadier-Regiment 184, 86. Infanterie-Division, XXXXI. Panzer-Korps, 9. Armee, Heeresgruppe Mitte.
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Oak Leaves to the Knight’s Cross (Ritterkreuz mit Eichenlaub, 601st award) – 2 September 1944, as Oberst and Führer of Divisionsgruppe 86, Korps-Abteilung E, XX. Armeekorps, 2. Armee, Heeresgruppe Mitte.
Career Highlights:
-
Career officer from the Reichswehr era who served with distinction throughout WWII.
-
As commander of Grenadier-Regiment 184, he earned the Knight’s Cross in 1943 during the heavy fighting on the central sector of the Eastern Front.
-
Promoted to divisional leadership, taking over Divisionsgruppe 86, later absorbed into Korps-Abteilung E, where he proved his resilience during the defensive battles of 1944.
-
Awarded the Oak Leaves in September 1944 for his skillful leadership of these ad-hoc formations under extreme pressure during the Soviet summer offensives.
-
Promoted to Generalleutnant before the end of the war, surviving captivity and later settling in Bavaria.
- Commander of 271. Volksgrenadier-Division.
Item Details:
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Authentic postwar signature of Generalleutnant Martin Bieber.
-
Signed on a postwar photograph.
-
Condition: Clear and well-preserved autograph.